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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.47, 12,179.23 and 4,846.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.47, 12,179.23 and 4,846.66 is: 6,688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.47 : 12,179.23 = 4,846.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.47/12,179.23 = 4,846.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.47x = 12,179.23 × 4,846.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.47x = 59,028,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028,640.17/8,825.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.44

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