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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.67, 12,150.60 and 4,825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.67, 12,150.60 and 4,825.75 is: 6,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.67 : 12,150.60 = 4,825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.67/12,150.60 = 4,825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.67x = 12,150.60 × 4,825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.67x = 58,635,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,635,757.95/8,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.62

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