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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.23, 12,196.62 and 4,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.23, 12,196.62 and 4,859.24 is: 6,705.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.23 : 12,196.62 = 4,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.23/12,196.62 = 4,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.23x = 12,196.62 × 4,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.23x = 59,266,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,266,242.79/8,838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,705.67

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