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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.87, 12,152.03 and 4,826.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.87, 12,152.03 and 4,826.98 is: 6,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.87 : 12,152.03 = 4,826.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.87/12,152.03 = 4,826.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.87x = 12,152.03 × 4,826.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.87x = 58,657,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657,605.77/8,805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.19

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