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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.63, 12,199.91 and 4,861.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.63, 12,199.91 and 4,861.75 is: 6,709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.63 : 12,199.91 = 4,861.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.63/12,199.91 = 4,861.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.63x = 12,199.91 × 4,861.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.63x = 59,312,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,312,912.44/8,840.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709.13

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