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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.29, 12,182.99 and 4,795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.29, 12,182.99 and 4,795.09 is: 6,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.29 : 12,182.99 = 4,795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.29/12,182.99 = 4,795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.29x = 12,182.99 × 4,795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.29x = 58,418,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,418,506.06/8,828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.19

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