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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.11, 12,150.96 and 4,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.11, 12,150.96 and 4,826.21 is: 6,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.11 : 12,150.96 = 4,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.11/12,150.96 = 4,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.11x = 12,150.96 × 4,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.11x = 58,643,023.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,023.91/8,805.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.12

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