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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.35, 12,188.39 and 4,853.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.35, 12,188.39 and 4,853.46 is: 6,697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.35 : 12,188.39 = 4,853.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.35/12,188.39 = 4,853.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.35x = 12,188.39 × 4,853.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.35x = 59,155,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155,875.46/8,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.64

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