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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.80, 12,152.22 and 4,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.80, 12,152.22 and 4,826.90 is: 6,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.80 : 12,152.22 = 4,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.80/12,152.22 = 4,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.80x = 12,152.22 × 4,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.80x = 58,657,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657,550.72/8,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.24

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