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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.42, 12,151.94 and 4,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.42, 12,151.94 and 4,826.70 is: 6,661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.42 : 12,151.94 = 4,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.42/12,151.94 = 4,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.42x = 12,151.94 × 4,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.42x = 58,653,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653,744.66/8,805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.10

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