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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.58, 12,151.93 and 4,976.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.58, 12,151.93 and 4,976.91 is: 6,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.58 : 12,151.93 = 4,976.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.58/12,151.93 = 4,976.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.58x = 12,151.93 × 4,976.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.58x = 60,479,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,479,104.76/8,805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.27

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