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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.46, 12,182.00 and 4,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.46, 12,182.00 and 4,848.67 is: 6,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.46 : 12,182.00 = 4,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.46/12,182.00 = 4,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.46x = 12,182.00 × 4,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.46x = 59,066,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,066,412.79/8,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.21

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