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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.04, 12,178.74 and 4,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.04, 12,178.74 and 4,846.44 is: 6,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.04 : 12,178.74 = 4,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.04/12,178.74 = 4,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.04x = 12,178.74 × 4,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.04x = 59,023,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023,532.69/8,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.19

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