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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.58, 12,190.44 and 4,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.58, 12,190.44 and 4,854.66 is: 6,699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.58 : 12,190.44 = 4,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.58/12,190.44 = 4,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.58x = 12,190.44 × 4,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.58x = 59,180,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,441.45/8,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.49

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