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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.98, 12,153.84 and 4,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.98, 12,153.84 and 4,828.14 is: 6,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.98 : 12,153.84 = 4,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.98/12,153.84 = 4,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.98x = 12,153.84 × 4,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.98x = 58,680,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680,441.06/8,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.95

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