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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.98, 12,155.13 and 4,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.98, 12,155.13 and 4,829.08 is: 6,664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.98 : 12,155.13 = 4,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.98/12,155.13 = 4,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.98x = 12,155.13 × 4,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.98x = 58,698,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698,121.77/8,807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.20

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