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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.02, 12,204.49 and 4,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.02, 12,204.49 and 4,865.14 is: 6,713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.02 : 12,204.49 = 4,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.02/12,204.49 = 4,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.02x = 12,204.49 × 4,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.02x = 59,376,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,376,491.46/8,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.74

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