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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.87, 12,215.19 and 4,873.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.87, 12,215.19 and 4,873.24 is: 6,724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.87 : 12,215.19 = 4,873.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.87/12,215.19 = 4,873.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.87x = 12,215.19 × 4,873.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.87x = 59,527,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,552.52/8,851.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.86

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