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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.33, 12,179.28 and 4,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.33, 12,179.28 and 4,846.81 is: 6,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.33 : 12,179.28 = 4,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.33/12,179.28 = 4,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.33x = 12,179.28 × 4,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.33x = 59,030,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030,656.10/8,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.78

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