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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.95, 12,189.40 and 4,799.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.95, 12,189.40 and 4,799.74 is: 6,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.95 : 12,189.40 = 4,799.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.95/12,189.40 = 4,799.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.95x = 12,189.40 × 4,799.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.95x = 58,505,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,505,950.76/8,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.60

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