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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.68, 12,153.37 and 4,827.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.68, 12,153.37 and 4,827.54 is: 6,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.68 : 12,153.37 = 4,827.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.68/12,153.37 = 4,827.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.68x = 12,153.37 × 4,827.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.68x = 58,670,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670,879.81/8,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.09

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