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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.39, 12,180.57 and 4,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.39, 12,180.57 and 4,847.46 is: 6,689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.39 : 12,180.57 = 4,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.39/12,180.57 = 4,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.39x = 12,180.57 × 4,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.39x = 59,044,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,044,825.85/8,826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.58

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