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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.41, 12,207.95 and 4,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.41, 12,207.95 and 4,867.52 is: 6,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.41 : 12,207.95 = 4,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.41/12,207.95 = 4,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.41x = 12,207.95 × 4,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.41x = 59,422,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,483.47/8,846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.13

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