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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.30, 12,179.12 and 4,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.30, 12,179.12 and 4,846.18 is: 6,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.30 : 12,179.12 = 4,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.30/12,179.12 = 4,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.30x = 12,179.12 × 4,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.30x = 59,022,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,022,207.76/8,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.84

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