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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.41, 12,205.92 and 4,866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.41, 12,205.92 and 4,866.73 is: 6,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.41 : 12,205.92 = 4,866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.41/12,205.92 = 4,866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.41x = 12,205.92 × 4,866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.41x = 59,402,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,402,917.04/8,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.68

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