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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.67, 12,210.21 and 4,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.67, 12,210.21 and 4,868.86 is: 6,719.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.67 : 12,210.21 = 4,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.67/12,210.21 = 4,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.67x = 12,210.21 × 4,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.67x = 59,449,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,449,803.06/8,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.26

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