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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.57, 12,215.27 and 4,872.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.57, 12,215.27 and 4,872.95 is: 6,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.57 : 12,215.27 = 4,872.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.57/12,215.27 = 4,872.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.57x = 12,215.27 × 4,872.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.57x = 59,524,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,524,399.95/8,851.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.73

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