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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.03, 12,181.76 and 4,848.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.03, 12,181.76 and 4,848.31 is: 6,690.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.03 : 12,181.76 = 4,848.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.03/12,181.76 = 4,848.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.03x = 12,181.76 × 4,848.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.03x = 59,060,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,060,948.83/8,827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.92

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