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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.08, 12,213.02 and 4,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.08, 12,213.02 and 4,871.11 is: 6,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.08 : 12,213.02 = 4,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.08/12,213.02 = 4,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.08x = 12,213.02 × 4,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.08x = 59,490,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,490,991.30/8,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.08

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