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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.06, 12,182.76 and 4,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.06, 12,182.76 and 4,849.08 is: 6,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.06 : 12,182.76 = 4,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.06/12,182.76 = 4,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.06x = 12,182.76 × 4,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.06x = 59,075,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075,177.86/8,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.75

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