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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.47, 12,151.77 and 4,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.47, 12,151.77 and 4,826.64 is: 6,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.47 : 12,151.77 = 4,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.47/12,151.77 = 4,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.47x = 12,151.77 × 4,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.47x = 58,652,219.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652,219.15/8,805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.89

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