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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.96, 12,155.22 and 4,829.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.96, 12,155.22 and 4,829.14 is: 6,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.96 : 12,155.22 = 4,829.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.96/12,155.22 = 4,829.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.96x = 12,155.22 × 4,829.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.96x = 58,699,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699,259.11/8,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.34

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