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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.31, 12,154.08 and 4,828.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.31, 12,154.08 and 4,828.33 is: 6,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.31 : 12,154.08 = 4,828.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.31/12,154.08 = 4,828.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.31x = 12,154.08 × 4,828.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.31x = 58,683,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,683,884.94/8,807.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.09

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