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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.09, 12,152.81 and 4,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.09, 12,152.81 and 4,827.50 is: 6,662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.09 : 12,152.81 = 4,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.09/12,152.81 = 4,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.09x = 12,152.81 × 4,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.09x = 58,667,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,667,666.14/8,806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.17

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