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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.76, 12,194.73 and 4,858.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.76, 12,194.73 and 4,858.13 is: 6,704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.76 : 12,194.73 = 4,858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.76/12,194.73 = 4,858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.76x = 12,194.73 × 4,858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.76x = 59,243,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243,614.14/8,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.22

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