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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.15, 12,181.52 and 4,849.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.15, 12,181.52 and 4,849.43 is: 6,691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.15 : 12,181.52 = 4,849.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.15/12,181.52 = 4,849.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.15x = 12,181.52 × 4,849.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.15x = 59,073,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,379.75/8,828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.48

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