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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.31, 12,163.34 and 4,835.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.31, 12,163.34 and 4,835.33 is: 6,672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.31 : 12,163.34 = 4,835.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.31/12,163.34 = 4,835.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.31x = 12,163.34 × 4,835.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.31x = 58,813,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813,797.40/8,814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.54

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