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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.88, 12,171.48 and 4,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.88, 12,171.48 and 4,841.28 is: 6,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.88 : 12,171.48 = 4,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.88/12,171.48 = 4,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.88x = 12,171.48 × 4,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.88x = 58,925,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,925,542.69/8,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.99

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