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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.46, 12,183.12 and 4,849.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.46, 12,183.12 and 4,849.56 is: 6,692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.46 : 12,183.12 = 4,849.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.46/12,183.12 = 4,849.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.46x = 12,183.12 × 4,849.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.46x = 59,082,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,771.43/8,828.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.31

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