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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.01, 12,209.46 and 4,869.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.01, 12,209.46 and 4,869.29 is: 6,719.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.01 : 12,209.46 = 4,869.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.01/12,209.46 = 4,869.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.01x = 12,209.46 × 4,869.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.01x = 59,451,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451,401.48/8,848.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.18

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