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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.63, 12,191.79 and 4,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.63, 12,191.79 and 4,856 is: 6,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.63 : 12,191.79 = 4,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.63/12,191.79 = 4,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.63x = 12,191.79 × 4,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.63x = 59,203,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,332.24/8,834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.28

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