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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.84, 12,189.29 and 4,854.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.84, 12,189.29 and 4,854.18 is: 6,698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.84 : 12,189.29 = 4,854.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.84/12,189.29 = 4,854.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.84x = 12,189.29 × 4,854.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.84x = 59,168,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,168,983.46/8,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.75

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