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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.90, 12,182.54 and 4,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.90, 12,182.54 and 4,849.09 is: 6,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.90 : 12,182.54 = 4,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.90/12,182.54 = 4,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.90x = 12,182.54 × 4,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.90x = 59,074,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,074,178.19/8,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.76

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