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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.62, 12,215.14 and 4,872.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.62, 12,215.14 and 4,872.65 is: 6,724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.62 : 12,215.14 = 4,872.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.62/12,215.14 = 4,872.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.62x = 12,215.14 × 4,872.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.62x = 59,520,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,520,016.48/8,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.19

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