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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.29, 12,182.44 and 4,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.29, 12,182.44 and 4,849.23 is: 6,692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.29 : 12,182.44 = 4,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.29/12,182.44 = 4,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.29x = 12,182.44 × 4,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.29x = 59,075,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075,453.52/8,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.37

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