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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.46, 12,152.89 and 4,773.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.46, 12,152.89 and 4,773.41 is: 6,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.46 : 12,152.89 = 4,773.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.46/12,152.89 = 4,773.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.46x = 12,152.89 × 4,773.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.46x = 58,010,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,726.65/8,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.29

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