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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.66, 12,193.38 and 4,856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.66, 12,193.38 and 4,856.94 is: 6,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.66 : 12,193.38 = 4,856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.66/12,193.38 = 4,856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.66x = 12,193.38 × 4,856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.66x = 59,222,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222,515.06/8,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.67

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