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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.91, 12,215.72 and 4,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.91, 12,215.72 and 4,873.12 is: 6,724.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.91 : 12,215.72 = 4,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.91/12,215.72 = 4,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.91x = 12,215.72 × 4,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.91x = 59,528,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528,651.09/8,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.95

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