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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.63, 12,156.27 and 4,829.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.63, 12,156.27 and 4,829.89 is: 6,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.63 : 12,156.27 = 4,829.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.63/12,156.27 = 4,829.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.63x = 12,156.27 × 4,829.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.63x = 58,713,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,713,446.91/8,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.45

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