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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.76, 12,212.70 and 4,871.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.76, 12,212.70 and 4,871.13 is: 6,722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.76 : 12,212.70 = 4,871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.76/12,212.70 = 4,871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.76x = 12,212.70 × 4,871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.76x = 59,489,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,649.35/8,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.18

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