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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.29, 12,188.46 and 4,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.29, 12,188.46 and 4,853.36 is: 6,697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.29 : 12,188.46 = 4,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.29/12,188.46 = 4,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.29x = 12,188.46 × 4,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.29x = 59,154,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154,940.37/8,832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.58

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