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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.49, 12,152.32 and 4,826.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.49, 12,152.32 and 4,826.96 is: 6,660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.49 : 12,152.32 = 4,826.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.49/12,152.32 = 4,826.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.49x = 12,152.32 × 4,826.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.49x = 58,658,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658,762.55/8,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.86

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