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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.62, 12,212.64 and 4,870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.62, 12,212.64 and 4,870.65 is: 6,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.62 : 12,212.64 = 4,870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.62/12,212.64 = 4,870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.62x = 12,212.64 × 4,870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.62x = 59,483,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,483,495.02/8,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.59

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