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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.73, 12,188.91 and 4,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.73, 12,188.91 and 4,853.84 is: 6,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.73 : 12,188.91 = 4,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.73/12,188.91 = 4,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.73x = 12,188.91 × 4,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.73x = 59,162,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162,957.97/8,832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.15

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