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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.36, 12,179.10 and 4,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.36, 12,179.10 and 4,846.40 is: 6,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.36 : 12,179.10 = 4,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.36/12,179.10 = 4,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.36x = 12,179.10 × 4,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.36x = 59,024,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024,790.24/8,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.09

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