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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.44, 12,179.20 and 4,846.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.44, 12,179.20 and 4,846.64 is: 6,688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.44 : 12,179.20 = 4,846.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.44/12,179.20 = 4,846.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.44x = 12,179.20 × 4,846.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.44x = 59,028,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028,193.38/8,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.41

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