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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.86, 12,153.55 and 4,828.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.86, 12,153.55 and 4,828.05 is: 6,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.86 : 12,153.55 = 4,828.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.86/12,153.55 = 4,828.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.86x = 12,153.55 × 4,828.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.86x = 58,677,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,677,947.08/8,806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.75

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