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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.37, 12,179.33 and 4,846.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.37, 12,179.33 and 4,846.45 is: 6,688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.37 : 12,179.33 = 4,846.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.37/12,179.33 = 4,846.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.37x = 12,179.33 × 4,846.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.37x = 59,026,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026,513.88/8,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.28

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