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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.30, 12,152.69 and 4,827.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.30, 12,152.69 and 4,827.41 is: 6,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.30 : 12,152.69 = 4,827.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.30/12,152.69 = 4,827.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.30x = 12,152.69 × 4,827.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.30x = 58,665,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665,968.54/8,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.82

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