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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.44, 12,192.99 and 4,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.44, 12,192.99 and 4,802.26 is: 6,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.44 : 12,192.99 = 4,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.44/12,192.99 = 4,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.44x = 12,192.99 × 4,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.44x = 58,553,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553,877.67/8,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,627.16

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