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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.59, 12,190.59 and 4,854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.59, 12,190.59 and 4,854.92 is: 6,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.59 : 12,190.59 = 4,854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.59/12,190.59 = 4,854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.59x = 12,190.59 × 4,854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.59x = 59,184,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,184,278.25/8,833.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.91

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