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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.41, 12,190.12 and 4,854.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.41, 12,190.12 and 4,854.78 is: 6,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.41 : 12,190.12 = 4,854.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.41/12,190.12 = 4,854.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.41x = 12,190.12 × 4,854.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.41x = 59,180,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,326.50/8,833.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.60

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