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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.56, 12,155.83 and 4,829.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.56, 12,155.83 and 4,829.82 is: 6,665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.56 : 12,155.83 = 4,829.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.56/12,155.83 = 4,829.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.56x = 12,155.83 × 4,829.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.56x = 58,710,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710,470.85/8,808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.16

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