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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.62, 12,159.95 and 4,832.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.62, 12,159.95 and 4,832.65 is: 6,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.62 : 12,159.95 = 4,832.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.62/12,159.95 = 4,832.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.62x = 12,159.95 × 4,832.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.62x = 58,764,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,782.37/8,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.01

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