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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.92, 12,151.09 and 4,826.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.92, 12,151.09 and 4,826.03 is: 6,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.92 : 12,151.09 = 4,826.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.92/12,151.09 = 4,826.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.92x = 12,151.09 × 4,826.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.92x = 58,641,439.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,641,439.99/8,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.08

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