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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.63, 12,155.82 and 4,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.63, 12,155.82 and 4,829.73 is: 6,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.63 : 12,155.82 = 4,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.63/12,155.82 = 4,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.63x = 12,155.82 × 4,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.63x = 58,709,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709,299.02/8,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,664.98

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