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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.86, 12,216.90 and 4,873.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.86, 12,216.90 and 4,873.87 is: 6,725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.86 : 12,216.90 = 4,873.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.86/12,216.90 = 4,873.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.86x = 12,216.90 × 4,873.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.86x = 59,543,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,543,582.40/8,852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.91

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