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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.89, 12,190.83 and 4,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.89, 12,190.83 and 4,855.08 is: 6,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.89 : 12,190.83 = 4,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.89/12,190.83 = 4,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.89x = 12,190.83 × 4,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.89x = 59,187,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187,454.92/8,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.04

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