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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.66, 12,209.98 and 4,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.66, 12,209.98 and 4,869.12 is: 6,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.66 : 12,209.98 = 4,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.66/12,209.98 = 4,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.66x = 12,209.98 × 4,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.66x = 59,451,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451,857.82/8,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.50

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