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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.44, 12,153.16 and 4,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.44, 12,153.16 and 4,827.76 is: 6,662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.44 : 12,153.16 = 4,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.44/12,153.16 = 4,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.44x = 12,153.16 × 4,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.44x = 58,672,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,672,539.72/8,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.46

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