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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.65, 12,179.77 and 5,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.65, 12,179.77 and 5,048.82 is: 6,967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.65 : 12,179.77 = 5,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.65/12,179.77 = 5,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.65x = 12,179.77 × 5,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.65x = 61,493,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,493,453.75/8,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.59

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