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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.94, 12,154.96 and 4,829.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.94, 12,154.96 and 4,829.22 is: 6,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.94 : 12,154.96 = 4,829.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.94/12,154.96 = 4,829.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.94x = 12,154.96 × 4,829.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.94x = 58,698,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,975.93/8,807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.33

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