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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.97, 12,215.68 and 4,873.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.97, 12,215.68 and 4,873.01 is: 6,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.97 : 12,215.68 = 4,873.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.97/12,215.68 = 4,873.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.97x = 12,215.68 × 4,873.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.97x = 59,527,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,057.54/8,851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.72

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