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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.43, 12,180.10 and 4,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.43, 12,180.10 and 4,846.91 is: 6,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.43 : 12,180.10 = 4,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.43/12,180.10 = 4,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.43x = 12,180.10 × 4,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.43x = 59,035,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,035,848.49/8,825.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.29

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