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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.11, 12,152.37 and 4,827.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.11, 12,152.37 and 4,827.39 is: 6,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.11 : 12,152.37 = 4,827.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.11/12,152.37 = 4,827.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.11x = 12,152.37 × 4,827.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.11x = 58,664,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664,144.52/8,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.76

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