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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.99, 12,189.51 and 4,854.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.99, 12,189.51 and 4,854.35 is: 6,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.99 : 12,189.51 = 4,854.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.99/12,189.51 = 4,854.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.99x = 12,189.51 × 4,854.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.99x = 59,172,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172,147.87/8,832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.99

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