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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.39, 12,188.69 and 4,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.39, 12,188.69 and 4,853.76 is: 6,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.39 : 12,188.69 = 4,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.39/12,188.69 = 4,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.39x = 12,188.69 × 4,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.39x = 59,160,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,160,957.64/8,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.18

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