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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.06, 12,181.38 and 4,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.06, 12,181.38 and 4,848.07 is: 6,690.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.06 : 12,181.38 = 4,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.06/12,181.38 = 4,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.06x = 12,181.38 × 4,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.06x = 59,056,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056,182.94/8,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.36

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