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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.96, 12,171.52 and 4,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.96, 12,171.52 and 4,841 is: 6,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.96 : 12,171.52 = 4,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.96/12,171.52 = 4,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.96x = 12,171.52 × 4,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.96x = 58,922,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,922,328.32/8,819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,680.57

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