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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.96, 12,210.24 and 4,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.96, 12,210.24 and 4,868.96 is: 6,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.96 : 12,210.24 = 4,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.96/12,210.24 = 4,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.96x = 12,210.24 × 4,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.96x = 59,451,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451,170.15/8,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.20

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