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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.97, 12,193.56 and 4,857.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.97, 12,193.56 and 4,857.04 is: 6,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.97 : 12,193.56 = 4,857.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.97/12,193.56 = 4,857.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.97x = 12,193.56 × 4,857.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.97x = 59,224,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,224,547.69/8,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.67

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