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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.52, 12,179.25 and 4,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.52, 12,179.25 and 4,792.35 is: 6,613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.52 : 12,179.25 = 4,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.52/12,179.25 = 4,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.52x = 12,179.25 × 4,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.52x = 58,367,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,367,210.77/8,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.46

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