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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.38, 12,155.93 and 4,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.38, 12,155.93 and 4,829.64 is: 6,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.38 : 12,155.93 = 4,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.38/12,155.93 = 4,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.38x = 12,155.93 × 4,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.38x = 58,708,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,708,741.62/8,808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.10

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