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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.49, 12,188.82 and 4,853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.49, 12,188.82 and 4,853.85 is: 6,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.49 : 12,188.82 = 4,853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.49/12,188.82 = 4,853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.49x = 12,188.82 × 4,853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.49x = 59,162,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162,703.96/8,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.31

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