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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.84, 12,152.94 and 4,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.84, 12,152.94 and 4,827.16 is: 6,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.84 : 12,152.94 = 4,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.84/12,152.94 = 4,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.84x = 12,152.94 × 4,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.84x = 58,664,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664,185.85/8,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.21

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