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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.89, 12,186.90 and 4,852.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.89, 12,186.90 and 4,852.13 is: 6,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.89 : 12,186.90 = 4,852.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.89/12,186.90 = 4,852.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.89x = 12,186.90 × 4,852.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.89x = 59,132,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,362.16/8,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.08

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