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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.06, 12,182.74 and 4,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.06, 12,182.74 and 4,849.25 is: 6,691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.06 : 12,182.74 = 4,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.06/12,182.74 = 4,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.06x = 12,182.74 × 4,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.06x = 59,077,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077,170.28/8,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.97

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