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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.33, 12,180.68 and 4,847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.33, 12,180.68 and 4,847.61 is: 6,689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.33 : 12,180.68 = 4,847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.33/12,180.68 = 4,847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.33x = 12,180.68 × 4,847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.33x = 59,047,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,047,225.79/8,826.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.89

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