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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.71, 12,151.62 and 4,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.71, 12,151.62 and 4,826.69 is: 6,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.71 : 12,151.62 = 4,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.71/12,151.62 = 4,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.71x = 12,151.62 × 4,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.71x = 58,652,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,652,087.55/8,805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.69

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