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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.23, 12,189.82 and 4,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.23, 12,189.82 and 4,854.51 is: 6,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.23 : 12,189.82 = 4,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.23/12,189.82 = 4,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.23x = 12,189.82 × 4,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.23x = 59,175,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,175,603.09/8,833.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.20

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