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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.13, 12,155.15 and 4,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.13, 12,155.15 and 4,829.24 is: 6,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.13 : 12,155.15 = 4,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.13/12,155.15 = 4,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.13x = 12,155.15 × 4,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.13x = 58,700,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700,136.59/8,808.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.31

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