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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.83, 12,157.91 and 4,831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.83, 12,157.91 and 4,831.08 is: 6,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.83 : 12,157.91 = 4,831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.83/12,157.91 = 4,831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.83x = 12,157.91 × 4,831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.83x = 58,735,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,735,835.84/8,809.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.08

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