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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.39, 12,213.36 and 4,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.39, 12,213.36 and 4,871.40 is: 6,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.39 : 12,213.36 = 4,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.39/12,213.36 = 4,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.39x = 12,213.36 × 4,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.39x = 59,496,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496,161.90/8,850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.43

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