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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.73, 12,153.24 and 4,827.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.73, 12,153.24 and 4,827.78 is: 6,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.73 : 12,153.24 = 4,827.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.73/12,153.24 = 4,827.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.73x = 12,153.24 × 4,827.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.73x = 58,673,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,673,169.01/8,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.31

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