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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.69, 12,208.59 and 4,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.69, 12,208.59 and 4,867.76 is: 6,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.69 : 12,208.59 = 4,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.69/12,208.59 = 4,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.69x = 12,208.59 × 4,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.69x = 59,428,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,516.58/8,846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.60

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