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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.07, 12,183.95 and 4,795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.07, 12,183.95 and 4,795.81 is: 6,618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.07 : 12,183.95 = 4,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.07/12,183.95 = 4,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.07x = 12,183.95 × 4,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.07x = 58,431,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431,890.78/8,829.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.13

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