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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.61, 12,153.04 and 4,827.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.61, 12,153.04 and 4,827.71 is: 6,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.61 : 12,153.04 = 4,827.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.61/12,153.04 = 4,827.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.61x = 12,153.04 × 4,827.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.61x = 58,671,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671,371.05/8,806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.20

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