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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.69, 12,181.04 and 4,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.69, 12,181.04 and 4,847.89 is: 6,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.69 : 12,181.04 = 4,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.69/12,181.04 = 4,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.69x = 12,181.04 × 4,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.69x = 59,052,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052,323.67/8,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.20

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