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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.46, 12,154.29 and 4,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.46, 12,154.29 and 4,828.49 is: 6,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.46 : 12,154.29 = 4,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.46/12,154.29 = 4,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.46x = 12,154.29 × 4,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.46x = 58,686,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686,838.79/8,807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.31

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