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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.23, 12,159.59 and 4,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.23, 12,159.59 and 4,832.26 is: 6,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.23 : 12,159.59 = 4,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.23/12,159.59 = 4,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.23x = 12,159.59 × 4,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.23x = 58,758,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,300.37/8,811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.57

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