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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.39, 12,206.63 and 4,866.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.39, 12,206.63 and 4,866.76 is: 6,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.39 : 12,206.63 = 4,866.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.39/12,206.63 = 4,866.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.39x = 12,206.63 × 4,866.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.39x = 59,406,720.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,406,720.27/8,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.12

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