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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.26, 12,179.04 and 4,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.26, 12,179.04 and 4,846.54 is: 6,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.26 : 12,179.04 = 4,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.26/12,179.04 = 4,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.26x = 12,179.04 × 4,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.26x = 59,026,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026,204.52/8,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.32

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