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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.95, 12,206.09 and 4,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.95, 12,206.09 and 4,865.96 is: 6,715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.95 : 12,206.09 = 4,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.95/12,206.09 = 4,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.95x = 12,206.09 × 4,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.95x = 59,394,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394,388.38/8,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.06

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