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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.41, 12,159.86 and 4,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.41, 12,159.86 and 4,832.26 is: 6,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.41 : 12,159.86 = 4,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.41/12,159.86 = 4,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.41x = 12,159.86 × 4,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.41x = 58,759,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,544.28/8,811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.58

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