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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.44, 12,209.56 and 4,868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.44, 12,209.56 and 4,868.48 is: 6,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.44 : 12,209.56 = 4,868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.44/12,209.56 = 4,868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.44x = 12,209.56 × 4,868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.44x = 59,441,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,998.67/8,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.55

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