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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.93, 12,215.56 and 4,872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.93, 12,215.56 and 4,872.96 is: 6,724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.93 : 12,215.56 = 4,872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.93/12,215.56 = 4,872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.93x = 12,215.56 × 4,872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.93x = 59,525,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525,935.26/8,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.63

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