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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.92, 12,182.67 and 4,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.92, 12,182.67 and 4,849.02 is: 6,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.92 : 12,182.67 = 4,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.92/12,182.67 = 4,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.92x = 12,182.67 × 4,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.92x = 59,074,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,074,010.48/8,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.72

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