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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.87, 12,183.67 and 4,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.87, 12,183.67 and 4,849.89 is: 6,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.87 : 12,183.67 = 4,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.87/12,183.67 = 4,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.87x = 12,183.67 × 4,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.87x = 59,089,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,089,459.30/8,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.75

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