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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.63, 12,204.33 and 4,864.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.63, 12,204.33 and 4,864.73 is: 6,713.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.63 : 12,204.33 = 4,864.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.63/12,204.33 = 4,864.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.63x = 12,204.33 × 4,864.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.63x = 59,370,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,370,770.28/8,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.39

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