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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.47, 12,151.83 and 4,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.47, 12,151.83 and 4,826.84 is: 6,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.47 : 12,151.83 = 4,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.47/12,151.83 = 4,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.47x = 12,151.83 × 4,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.47x = 58,654,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,654,939.12/8,805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.19

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