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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.08, 12,204.38 and 4,865.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.08, 12,204.38 and 4,865.09 is: 6,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.08 : 12,204.38 = 4,865.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.08/12,204.38 = 4,865.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.08x = 12,204.38 × 4,865.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.08x = 59,375,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,375,358.24/8,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.57

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