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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.90, 12,197.84 and 4,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.90, 12,197.84 and 4,860 is: 6,706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.90 : 12,197.84 = 4,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.90/12,197.84 = 4,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.90x = 12,197.84 × 4,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.90x = 59,281,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,281,478.10/8,838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,706.88

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