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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.35, 12,152.97 and 4,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.35, 12,152.97 and 4,827.69 is: 6,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.35 : 12,152.97 = 4,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.35/12,152.97 = 4,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.35x = 12,152.97 × 4,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.35x = 58,670,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670,771.74/8,806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.33

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