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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.45, 12,188.19 and 4,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.45, 12,188.19 and 4,853.48 is: 6,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.45 : 12,188.19 = 4,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.45/12,188.19 = 4,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.45x = 12,188.19 × 4,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.45x = 59,155,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155,136.40/8,832.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.48

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