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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.78, 12,156.02 and 4,829.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.78, 12,156.02 and 4,829.93 is: 6,665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.78 : 12,156.02 = 4,829.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.78/12,156.02 = 4,829.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.78x = 12,156.02 × 4,829.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.78x = 58,712,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712,664.90/8,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.24

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