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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.63, 12,201.57 and 4,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.63, 12,201.57 and 4,862.73 is: 6,710.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.63 : 12,201.57 = 4,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.63/12,201.57 = 4,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.63x = 12,201.57 × 4,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.63x = 59,332,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332,940.49/8,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.63

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