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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.31, 12,152.86 and 4,773.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.31, 12,152.86 and 4,773.27 is: 6,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.31 : 12,152.86 = 4,773.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.31/12,152.86 = 4,773.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.31x = 12,152.86 × 4,773.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.31x = 58,008,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008,797.42/8,806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.19

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