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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.87, 12,212.91 and 4,871.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.87, 12,212.91 and 4,871.07 is: 6,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.87 : 12,212.91 = 4,871.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.87/12,212.91 = 4,871.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.87x = 12,212.91 × 4,871.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.87x = 59,489,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,939.51/8,849.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.12

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