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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.93, 12,207.54 and 4,867.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.93, 12,207.54 and 4,867.39 is: 6,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.93 : 12,207.54 = 4,867.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.93/12,207.54 = 4,867.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.93x = 12,207.54 × 4,867.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.93x = 59,418,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,418,858.12/8,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.08

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