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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.93, 12,153.72 and 4,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.93, 12,153.72 and 4,773.89 is: 6,588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.93 : 12,153.72 = 4,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.93/12,153.72 = 4,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.93x = 12,153.72 × 4,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.93x = 58,020,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,020,527.32/8,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.05

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