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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.92, 12,179.88 and 4,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.92, 12,179.88 and 4,846.92 is: 6,688.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.92 : 12,179.88 = 4,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.92/12,179.88 = 4,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.92x = 12,179.88 × 4,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.92x = 59,034,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,034,903.97/8,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.81

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