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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.44, 12,155.88 and 4,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.44, 12,155.88 and 4,829.84 is: 6,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.44 : 12,155.88 = 4,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.44/12,155.88 = 4,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.44x = 12,155.88 × 4,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.44x = 58,710,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710,955.46/8,808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.31

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