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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.35, 12,151.66 and 4,826.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.35, 12,151.66 and 4,826.71 is: 6,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.35 : 12,151.66 = 4,826.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.35/12,151.66 = 4,826.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.35x = 12,151.66 × 4,826.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.35x = 58,652,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652,496.39/8,805.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.01

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