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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.16, 12,205.72 and 4,866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.16, 12,205.72 and 4,866.44 is: 6,715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.16 : 12,205.72 = 4,866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.16/12,205.72 = 4,866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.16x = 12,205.72 × 4,866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.16x = 59,398,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,398,404.04/8,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.36

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