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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.29, 12,189.94 and 4,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.29, 12,189.94 and 4,854.60 is: 6,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.29 : 12,189.94 = 4,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.29/12,189.94 = 4,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.29x = 12,189.94 × 4,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.29x = 59,177,297.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177,297.89/8,833.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.35

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