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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.55, 12,215.36 and 4,872.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.55, 12,215.36 and 4,872.29 is: 6,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.55 : 12,215.36 = 4,872.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.55/12,215.36 = 4,872.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.55x = 12,215.36 × 4,872.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.55x = 59,516,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516,752.01/8,851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.88

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