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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.69, 12,179.54 and 4,846.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.69, 12,179.54 and 4,846.89 is: 6,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.69 : 12,179.54 = 4,846.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.69/12,179.54 = 4,846.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.69x = 12,179.54 × 4,846.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.69x = 59,032,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,032,902.75/8,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.76

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