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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.28, 12,209.06 and 4,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.28, 12,209.06 and 4,868.32 is: 6,718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.28 : 12,209.06 = 4,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.28/12,209.06 = 4,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.28x = 12,209.06 × 4,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.28x = 59,437,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437,610.98/8,847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.18

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