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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.89, 12,160.33 and 4,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.89, 12,160.33 and 4,833 is: 6,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.89 : 12,160.33 = 4,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.89/12,160.33 = 4,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.89x = 12,160.33 × 4,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.89x = 58,770,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770,862.81/8,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.50

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