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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.95, 12,202.61 and 4,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.95, 12,202.61 and 4,863.84 is: 6,712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.95 : 12,202.61 = 4,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.95/12,202.61 = 4,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.95x = 12,202.61 × 4,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.95x = 59,351,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,351,542.62/8,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.49

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