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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.41, 12,203.93 and 4,864.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.41, 12,203.93 and 4,864.77 is: 6,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.41 : 12,203.93 = 4,864.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.41/12,203.93 = 4,864.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.41x = 12,203.93 × 4,864.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.41x = 59,369,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,369,355.22/8,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.40

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