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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.28, 12,183.30 and 4,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.28, 12,183.30 and 4,849.32 is: 6,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.28 : 12,183.30 = 4,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.28/12,183.30 = 4,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.28x = 12,183.30 × 4,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.28x = 59,080,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,720.36/8,828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.21

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