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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.04, 12,178.68 and 4,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.04, 12,178.68 and 4,846.52 is: 6,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.04 : 12,178.68 = 4,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.04/12,178.68 = 4,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.04x = 12,178.68 × 4,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.04x = 59,024,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024,216.19/8,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.27

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