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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.98, 12,194.76 and 4,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.98, 12,194.76 and 4,858.08 is: 6,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.98 : 12,194.76 = 4,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.98/12,194.76 = 4,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.98x = 12,194.76 × 4,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.98x = 59,243,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243,119.66/8,836.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.00

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