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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.06, 12,191.04 and 4,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.06, 12,191.04 and 4,855.07 is: 6,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.06 : 12,191.04 = 4,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.06/12,191.04 = 4,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.06x = 12,191.04 × 4,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.06x = 59,188,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188,352.57/8,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.02

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