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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.65, 12,182.19 and 4,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.65, 12,182.19 and 4,848.84 is: 6,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.65 : 12,182.19 = 4,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.65/12,182.19 = 4,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.65x = 12,182.19 × 4,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.65x = 59,069,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,069,490.16/8,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.42

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