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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.02, 12,216.34 and 4,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.02, 12,216.34 and 4,874.02 is: 6,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.02 : 12,216.34 = 4,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.02/12,216.34 = 4,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.02x = 12,216.34 × 4,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.02x = 59,542,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542,685.49/8,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.45

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