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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.06, 12,210.18 and 4,869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.06, 12,210.18 and 4,869.13 is: 6,719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.06 : 12,210.18 = 4,869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.06/12,210.18 = 4,869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.06x = 12,210.18 × 4,869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.06x = 59,452,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,953.74/8,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.32

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