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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.26, 12,159.42 and 4,832.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.26, 12,159.42 and 4,832.37 is: 6,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.26 : 12,159.42 = 4,832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.26/12,159.42 = 4,832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.26x = 12,159.42 × 4,832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.26x = 58,758,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,816.43/8,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.61

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