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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.13, 12,203.31 and 4,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.13, 12,203.31 and 4,864.16 is: 6,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.13 : 12,203.31 = 4,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.13/12,203.31 = 4,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.13x = 12,203.31 × 4,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.13x = 59,358,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,809.59/8,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.42

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