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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.46, 12,190.34 and 4,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.46, 12,190.34 and 4,854.74 is: 6,699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.46 : 12,190.34 = 4,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.46/12,190.34 = 4,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.46x = 12,190.34 × 4,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.46x = 59,180,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,882.40/8,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.63

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