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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.39, 12,164.64 and 4,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.39, 12,164.64 and 4,836.27 is: 6,674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.39 : 12,164.64 = 4,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.39/12,164.64 = 4,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.39x = 12,164.64 × 4,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.39x = 58,831,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831,483.49/8,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.48

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