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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.92, 12,190.48 and 4,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.92, 12,190.48 and 4,854.44 is: 6,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.92 : 12,190.48 = 4,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.92/12,190.48 = 4,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.92x = 12,190.48 × 4,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.92x = 59,177,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177,953.73/8,832.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.70

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