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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.96, 12,152.23 and 4,827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.96, 12,152.23 and 4,827.33 is: 6,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.96 : 12,152.23 = 4,827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.96/12,152.23 = 4,827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.96x = 12,152.23 × 4,827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.96x = 58,662,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662,812.38/8,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.72

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