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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.05, 12,201.90 and 4,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.05, 12,201.90 and 4,863.13 is: 6,711.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.05 : 12,201.90 = 4,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.05/12,201.90 = 4,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.05x = 12,201.90 × 4,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.05x = 59,339,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,425.95/8,842.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.05

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