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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.89, 12,190.92 and 4,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.89, 12,190.92 and 4,854.96 is: 6,699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.89 : 12,190.92 = 4,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.89/12,190.92 = 4,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.89x = 12,190.92 × 4,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.89x = 59,186,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,428.96/8,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.93

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