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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.86, 12,202.06 and 4,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.86, 12,202.06 and 4,863.28 is: 6,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.86 : 12,202.06 = 4,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.86/12,202.06 = 4,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.86x = 12,202.06 × 4,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.86x = 59,342,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342,034.36/8,841.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.49

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