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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.52, 12,191.40 and 4,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.52, 12,191.40 and 4,855.60 is: 6,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.52 : 12,191.40 = 4,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.52/12,191.40 = 4,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.52x = 12,191.40 × 4,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.52x = 59,196,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196,561.84/8,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.60

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