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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.68, 12,207.36 and 4,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.68, 12,207.36 and 4,867.10 is: 6,716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.68 : 12,207.36 = 4,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.68/12,207.36 = 4,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.68x = 12,207.36 × 4,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.68x = 59,414,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,414,380.82/8,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.77

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