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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.29, 12,181.32 and 4,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.29, 12,181.32 and 4,848.30 is: 6,690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.29 : 12,181.32 = 4,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.29/12,181.32 = 4,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.29x = 12,181.32 × 4,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.29x = 59,058,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058,693.76/8,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.47

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