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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.02, 12,182.94 and 4,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.02, 12,182.94 and 4,849.13 is: 6,691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.02 : 12,182.94 = 4,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.02/12,182.94 = 4,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.02x = 12,182.94 × 4,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.02x = 59,076,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,076,598.93/8,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.94

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