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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.95, 12,177.99 and 4,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.95, 12,177.99 and 4,845.96 is: 6,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.95 : 12,177.99 = 4,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.95/12,177.99 = 4,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.95x = 12,177.99 × 4,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.95x = 59,014,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,014,052.42/8,824.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.18

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