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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.94, 12,180.01 and 4,847.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.94, 12,180.01 and 4,847.14 is: 6,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.94 : 12,180.01 = 4,847.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.94/12,180.01 = 4,847.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.94x = 12,180.01 × 4,847.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.94x = 59,038,188.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,038,188.18/8,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.17

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