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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.65, 12,179.11 and 4,846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.65, 12,179.11 and 4,846.65 is: 6,688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.65 : 12,179.11 = 4,846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.65/12,179.11 = 4,846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.65x = 12,179.11 × 4,846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.65x = 59,027,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,027,883.48/8,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.22

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