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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.64, 12,160.23 and 4,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.64, 12,160.23 and 4,832.52 is: 6,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.64 : 12,160.23 = 4,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.64/12,160.23 = 4,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.64x = 12,160.23 × 4,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.64x = 58,764,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,554.68/8,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,668.97

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