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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.99, 12,205.71 and 4,865.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.99, 12,205.71 and 4,865.69 is: 6,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.99 : 12,205.71 = 4,865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.99/12,205.71 = 4,865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.99x = 12,205.71 × 4,865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.99x = 59,389,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389,140.06/8,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.44

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