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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.45, 12,153.36 and 4,827.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.45, 12,153.36 and 4,827.73 is: 6,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.45 : 12,153.36 = 4,827.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.45/12,153.36 = 4,827.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.45x = 12,153.36 × 4,827.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.45x = 58,673,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,673,110.29/8,806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.52

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