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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.65, 12,190.50 and 4,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.65, 12,190.50 and 4,854.83 is: 6,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.65 : 12,190.50 = 4,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.65/12,190.50 = 4,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.65x = 12,190.50 × 4,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.65x = 59,182,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182,744.16/8,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.70

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