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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.98, 12,190.64 and 4,855.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.98, 12,190.64 and 4,855.09 is: 6,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.98 : 12,190.64 = 4,855.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.98/12,190.64 = 4,855.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.98x = 12,190.64 × 4,855.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.98x = 59,186,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,569.13/8,833.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,699.88

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