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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.79, 12,183.95 and 4,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.79, 12,183.95 and 4,850.16 is: 6,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.79 : 12,183.95 = 4,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.79/12,183.95 = 4,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.79x = 12,183.95 × 4,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.79x = 59,094,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094,082.68/8,828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.34

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