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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.81, 12,207.24 and 4,867.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.81, 12,207.24 and 4,867.21 is: 6,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.81 : 12,207.24 = 4,867.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.81/12,207.24 = 4,867.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.81x = 12,207.24 × 4,867.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.81x = 59,415,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,415,200.60/8,845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.76

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