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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.49, 11,882.85 and 4,833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.49, 11,882.85 and 4,833.83 is: 6,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.49 : 11,882.85 = 4,833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.49/11,882.85 = 4,833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.49x = 11,882.85 × 4,833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.49x = 57,439,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,439,676.82/8,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.12

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