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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.82, 12,177.06 and 4,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.82, 12,177.06 and 4,845 is: 6,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.82 : 12,177.06 = 4,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.82/12,177.06 = 4,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.82x = 12,177.06 × 4,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.82x = 58,997,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997,855.70/8,823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.20

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