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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.39, 12,205.08 and 4,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.39, 12,205.08 and 4,865.40 is: 6,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.39 : 12,205.08 = 4,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.39/12,205.08 = 4,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.39x = 12,205.08 × 4,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.39x = 59,382,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,596.23/8,844.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.15

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