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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.40, 12,179.04 and 4,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.40, 12,179.04 and 4,792.20 is: 6,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.40 : 12,179.04 = 4,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.40/12,179.04 = 4,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.40x = 12,179.04 × 4,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.40x = 58,364,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,364,395.49/8,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.23

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