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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.94, 12,207.84 and 4,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.94, 12,207.84 and 4,867.58 is: 6,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.94 : 12,207.84 = 4,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.94/12,207.84 = 4,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.94x = 12,207.84 × 4,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.94x = 59,422,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,637.83/8,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.50

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