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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.93, 12,154.94 and 4,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.93, 12,154.94 and 4,828.96 is: 6,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.93 : 12,154.94 = 4,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.93/12,154.94 = 4,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.93x = 12,154.94 × 4,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.93x = 58,695,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,695,728.22/8,807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.96

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