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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.78, 12,151.42 and 4,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.78, 12,151.42 and 4,826.13 is: 6,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.78 : 12,151.42 = 4,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.78/12,151.42 = 4,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.78x = 12,151.42 × 4,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.78x = 58,644,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644,332.60/8,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.75

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