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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.23, 12,188.44 and 4,853.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.23, 12,188.44 and 4,853.51 is: 6,697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.23 : 12,188.44 = 4,853.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.23/12,188.44 = 4,853.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.23x = 12,188.44 × 4,853.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.23x = 59,156,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156,715.42/8,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.82

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