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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.65, 12,180.81 and 4,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.65, 12,180.81 and 4,847.84 is: 6,690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.65 : 12,180.81 = 4,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.65/12,180.81 = 4,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.65x = 12,180.81 × 4,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.65x = 59,050,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,050,617.95/8,826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.04

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