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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.71, 12,209.53 and 4,868.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.71, 12,209.53 and 4,868.45 is: 6,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.71 : 12,209.53 = 4,868.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.71/12,209.53 = 4,868.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.71x = 12,209.53 × 4,868.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.71x = 59,441,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,486.33/8,847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.29

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