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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.69, 12,160.09 and 4,833.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.69, 12,160.09 and 4,833.05 is: 6,669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.69 : 12,160.09 = 4,833.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.69/12,160.09 = 4,833.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.69x = 12,160.09 × 4,833.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.69x = 58,770,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770,336.62/8,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.59

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