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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.85, 12,206.97 and 4,866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.85, 12,206.97 and 4,866.93 is: 6,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.85 : 12,206.97 = 4,866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.85/12,206.97 = 4,866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.85x = 12,206.97 × 4,866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.85x = 59,410,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410,468.50/8,845.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.20

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