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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.63, 12,197.31 and 4,860.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.63, 12,197.31 and 4,860.01 is: 6,706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.63 : 12,197.31 = 4,860.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.63/12,197.31 = 4,860.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.63x = 12,197.31 × 4,860.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.63x = 59,278,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278,999.85/8,838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.81

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