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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.16, 12,214.60 and 4,872.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.16, 12,214.60 and 4,872.25 is: 6,723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.16 : 12,214.60 = 4,872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.16/12,214.60 = 4,872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.16x = 12,214.60 × 4,872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.16x = 59,512,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,512,560.49/8,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.71

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