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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.79, 12,191.91 and 4,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.79, 12,191.91 and 4,855.86 is: 6,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.79 : 12,191.91 = 4,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.79/12,191.91 = 4,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.79x = 12,191.91 × 4,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.79x = 59,202,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,208.09/8,834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.03

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