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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.27, 12,183.29 and 4,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.27, 12,183.29 and 4,849.38 is: 6,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.27 : 12,183.29 = 4,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.27/12,183.29 = 4,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.27x = 12,183.29 × 4,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.27x = 59,081,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081,317.70/8,828.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.29

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