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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.49, 12,207.51 and 4,867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.49, 12,207.51 and 4,867.33 is: 6,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.49 : 12,207.51 = 4,867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.49/12,207.51 = 4,867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.49x = 12,207.51 × 4,867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.49x = 59,417,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,417,979.65/8,845.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.32

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