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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.11, 12,181.68 and 4,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.11, 12,181.68 and 4,848.48 is: 6,691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.11 : 12,181.68 = 4,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.11/12,181.68 = 4,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.11x = 12,181.68 × 4,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.11x = 59,062,631.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062,631.85/8,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.05

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