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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.32, 12,189.96 and 4,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.32, 12,189.96 and 4,854.47 is: 6,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.32 : 12,189.96 = 4,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.32/12,189.96 = 4,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.32x = 12,189.96 × 4,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.32x = 59,175,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,175,734.17/8,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.15

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