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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.68, 12,189.29 and 4,854.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.68, 12,189.29 and 4,854.03 is: 6,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.68 : 12,189.29 = 4,854.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.68/12,189.29 = 4,854.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.68x = 12,189.29 × 4,854.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.68x = 59,167,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,167,155.07/8,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.67

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