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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.54, 12,183.33 and 4,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.54, 12,183.33 and 4,849.58 is: 6,692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.54 : 12,183.33 = 4,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.54/12,183.33 = 4,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.54x = 12,183.33 × 4,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.54x = 59,083,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,083,972.58/8,828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.39

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