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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.72, 12,190.56 and 4,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.72, 12,190.56 and 4,855.24 is: 6,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.72 : 12,190.56 = 4,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.72/12,190.56 = 4,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.72x = 12,190.56 × 4,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.72x = 59,188,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188,094.53/8,833.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.25

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