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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.52, 12,206.96 and 4,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.52, 12,206.96 and 4,867.04 is: 6,716.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.52 : 12,206.96 = 4,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.52/12,206.96 = 4,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.52x = 12,206.96 × 4,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.52x = 59,411,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,411,762.60/8,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.59

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