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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.61, 12,212.80 and 4,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.61, 12,212.80 and 4,871.03 is: 6,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.61 : 12,212.80 = 4,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.61/12,212.80 = 4,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.61x = 12,212.80 × 4,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.61x = 59,488,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488,841.94/8,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.20

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