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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.02, 12,179.97 and 4,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.02, 12,179.97 and 4,848.30 is: 6,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.02 : 12,179.97 = 4,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.02/12,179.97 = 4,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.02x = 12,179.97 × 4,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.02x = 59,052,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,052,148.55/8,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.93

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