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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.02, 12,211.08 and 4,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.02, 12,211.08 and 4,869.34 is: 6,719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.02 : 12,211.08 = 4,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.02/12,211.08 = 4,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.02x = 12,211.08 × 4,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.02x = 59,459,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,459,900.29/8,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.38

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