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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.64, 12,150.51 and 4,825.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.64, 12,150.51 and 4,825.67 is: 6,659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.64 : 12,150.51 = 4,825.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.64/12,150.51 = 4,825.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.64x = 12,150.51 × 4,825.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.64x = 58,634,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,634,351.59/8,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.48

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