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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.97, 12,150.57 and 4,826.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.97, 12,150.57 and 4,826.01 is: 6,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.97 : 12,150.57 = 4,826.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.97/12,150.57 = 4,826.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.97x = 12,150.57 × 4,826.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.97x = 58,638,772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,638,772.33/8,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.74

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