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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.89, 12,205.77 and 4,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.89, 12,205.77 and 4,865.90 is: 6,714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.89 : 12,205.77 = 4,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.89/12,205.77 = 4,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.89x = 12,205.77 × 4,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.89x = 59,392,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392,056.24/8,844.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.84

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