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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.51, 12,205.71 and 4,866.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.51, 12,205.71 and 4,866.06 is: 6,715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.51 : 12,205.71 = 4,866.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.51/12,205.71 = 4,866.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.51x = 12,205.71 × 4,866.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.51x = 59,393,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,717.20/8,844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.32

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