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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.67, 12,179.57 and 4,846.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.67, 12,179.57 and 4,846.77 is: 6,688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.67 : 12,179.57 = 4,846.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.67/12,179.57 = 4,846.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.67x = 12,179.57 × 4,846.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.67x = 59,031,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031,550.26/8,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.62

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