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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.45, 12,205.40 and 4,865.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.45, 12,205.40 and 4,865.46 is: 6,714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.45 : 12,205.40 = 4,865.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.45/12,205.40 = 4,865.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.45x = 12,205.40 × 4,865.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.45x = 59,384,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,384,885.48/8,844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.37

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