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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.06, 12,192.42 and 4,856.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.06, 12,192.42 and 4,856.07 is: 6,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.06 : 12,192.42 = 4,856.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.06/12,192.42 = 4,856.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.06x = 12,192.42 × 4,856.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.06x = 59,207,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,244.99/8,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.40

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