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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.69, 12,161.67 and 4,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.69, 12,161.67 and 4,834 is: 6,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.69 : 12,161.67 = 4,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.69/12,161.67 = 4,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.69x = 12,161.67 × 4,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.69x = 58,789,512.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,789,512.78/8,812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.01

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