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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.01, 12,178.52 and 4,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.01, 12,178.52 and 4,846.32 is: 6,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.01 : 12,178.52 = 4,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.01/12,178.52 = 4,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.01x = 12,178.52 × 4,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.01x = 59,021,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021,005.05/8,825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.93

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