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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.10, 12,152.72 and 4,827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.10, 12,152.72 and 4,827.21 is: 6,661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.10 : 12,152.72 = 4,827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.10/12,152.72 = 4,827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.10x = 12,152.72 × 4,827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.10x = 58,663,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663,743.58/8,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.71

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