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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.64, 12,212.70 and 4,870.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.64, 12,212.70 and 4,870.92 is: 6,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.64 : 12,212.70 = 4,870.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.64/12,212.70 = 4,870.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.64x = 12,212.70 × 4,870.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.64x = 59,487,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,487,084.68/8,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.98

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