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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.62, 12,193.31 and 4,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.62, 12,193.31 and 4,856.72 is: 6,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.62 : 12,193.31 = 4,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.62/12,193.31 = 4,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.62x = 12,193.31 × 4,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.62x = 59,219,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,219,407.29/8,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.35

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