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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.51, 12,152.98 and 4,827.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.51, 12,152.98 and 4,827.53 is: 6,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.51 : 12,152.98 = 4,827.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.51/12,152.98 = 4,827.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.51x = 12,152.98 × 4,827.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.51x = 58,668,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,668,934.74/8,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.00

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