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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.22, 12,152.56 and 4,827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.22, 12,152.56 and 4,827.38 is: 6,661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.22 : 12,152.56 = 4,827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.22/12,152.56 = 4,827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.22x = 12,152.56 × 4,827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.22x = 58,665,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665,025.09/8,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.77

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