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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.06, 12,179.25 and 4,847.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.06, 12,179.25 and 4,847.07 is: 6,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.06 : 12,179.25 = 4,847.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.06/12,179.25 = 4,847.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.06x = 12,179.25 × 4,847.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.06x = 59,033,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033,677.30/8,826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.57

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