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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.76, 12,190.80 and 4,855.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.76, 12,190.80 and 4,855.25 is: 6,700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.76 : 12,190.80 = 4,855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.76/12,190.80 = 4,855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.76x = 12,190.80 × 4,855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.76x = 59,189,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,189,381.70/8,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.36

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