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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.63, 12,154.89 and 4,828.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.63, 12,154.89 and 4,828.89 is: 6,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.63 : 12,154.89 = 4,828.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.63/12,154.89 = 4,828.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.63x = 12,154.89 × 4,828.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.63x = 58,694,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694,626.77/8,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.07

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