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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.54, 12,152.94 and 4,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.54, 12,152.94 and 4,827.72 is: 6,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.54 : 12,152.94 = 4,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.54/12,152.94 = 4,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.54x = 12,152.94 × 4,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.54x = 58,670,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670,950.61/8,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.20

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