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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.54, 12,209.76 and 4,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.54, 12,209.76 and 4,869.36 is: 6,719.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.54 : 12,209.76 = 4,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.54/12,209.76 = 4,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.54x = 12,209.76 × 4,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.54x = 59,453,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,453,716.95/8,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.80

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