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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.08, 12,189.72 and 4,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.08, 12,189.72 and 4,854.26 is: 6,698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.08 : 12,189.72 = 4,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.08/12,189.72 = 4,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.08x = 12,189.72 × 4,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.08x = 59,172,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172,118.88/8,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.92

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