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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.94, 12,181.96 and 4,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.94, 12,181.96 and 4,849.22 is: 6,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.94 : 12,181.96 = 4,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.94/12,181.96 = 4,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.94x = 12,181.96 × 4,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.94x = 59,073,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,040.59/8,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.60

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