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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.74, 12,152.09 and 4,826.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.74, 12,152.09 and 4,826.61 is: 6,660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.74 : 12,152.09 = 4,826.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.74/12,152.09 = 4,826.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.74x = 12,152.09 × 4,826.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.74x = 58,653,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653,425.00/8,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.82

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