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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.28, 12,152.70 and 4,827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.28, 12,152.70 and 4,827.38 is: 6,661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.28 : 12,152.70 = 4,827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.28/12,152.70 = 4,827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.28x = 12,152.70 × 4,827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.28x = 58,665,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665,640.16/8,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.80

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