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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.59, 12,179.58 and 5,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.59, 12,179.58 and 5,048.44 is: 6,967.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.59 : 12,179.58 = 5,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.59/12,179.58 = 5,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.59x = 12,179.58 × 5,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.59x = 61,487,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,487,878.86/8,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.00

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