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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,614.82, 11,888.44 and 4,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,614.82, 11,888.44 and 4,837.84 is: 6,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,614.82 : 11,888.44 = 4,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,614.82/11,888.44 = 4,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,614.82x = 11,888.44 × 4,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,614.82x = 57,514,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,370.57/8,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.21

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