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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.16, 12,189.52 and 4,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.16, 12,189.52 and 4,854.28 is: 6,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.16 : 12,189.52 = 4,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.16/12,189.52 = 4,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.16x = 12,189.52 × 4,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.16x = 59,171,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,171,257.93/8,833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,698.76

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