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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.47, 12,189.95 and 4,854.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.47, 12,189.95 and 4,854.59 is: 6,699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.47 : 12,189.95 = 4,854.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.47/12,189.95 = 4,854.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.47x = 12,189.95 × 4,854.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.47x = 59,177,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177,124.15/8,833.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.19

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