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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.93, 12,179.87 and 4,847.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.93, 12,179.87 and 4,847.13 is: 6,689.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.93 : 12,179.87 = 4,847.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.93/12,179.87 = 4,847.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.93x = 12,179.87 × 4,847.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.93x = 59,037,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,037,340.26/8,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.08

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