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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.46, 12,190.96 and 4,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.46, 12,190.96 and 4,855.35 is: 6,700.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.46 : 12,190.96 = 4,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.46/12,190.96 = 4,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.46x = 12,190.96 × 4,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.46x = 59,191,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,191,367.82/8,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.81

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