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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.59, 12,151.96 and 4,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.59, 12,151.96 and 4,826.86 is: 6,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.59 : 12,151.96 = 4,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.59/12,151.96 = 4,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.59x = 12,151.96 × 4,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.59x = 58,655,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,655,767.20/8,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.19

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