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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.96, 12,205.80 and 4,866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.96, 12,205.80 and 4,866.12 is: 6,715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.96 : 12,205.80 = 4,866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.96/12,205.80 = 4,866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.96x = 12,205.80 × 4,866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.96x = 59,394,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394,887.50/8,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.11

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