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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.92, 12,202.18 and 4,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.92, 12,202.18 and 4,863.34 is: 6,711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.92 : 12,202.18 = 4,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.92/12,202.18 = 4,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.92x = 12,202.18 × 4,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.92x = 59,343,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343,307.42/8,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.58

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