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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.55, 12,179.47 and 4,846.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.55, 12,179.47 and 4,846.43 is: 6,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.55 : 12,179.47 = 4,846.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.55/12,179.47 = 4,846.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.55x = 12,179.47 × 4,846.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.55x = 59,026,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026,948.79/8,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.19

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