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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.88, 12,183.87 and 4,795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.88, 12,183.87 and 4,795.71 is: 6,618.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.88 : 12,183.87 = 4,795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.88/12,183.87 = 4,795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.88x = 12,183.87 × 4,795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.88x = 58,430,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430,307.20/8,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.09

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