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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.51, 12,151.89 and 4,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.51, 12,151.89 and 4,827.06 is: 6,661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.51 : 12,151.89 = 4,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.51/12,151.89 = 4,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.51x = 12,151.89 × 4,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.51x = 58,657,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657,902.14/8,805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.50

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