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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.81, 12,197.52 and 4,860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.81, 12,197.52 and 4,860.14 is: 6,706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.81 : 12,197.52 = 4,860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.81/12,197.52 = 4,860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.81x = 12,197.52 × 4,860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.81x = 59,281,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281,593.87/8,838.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.97

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