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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.05, 12,217.07 and 4,874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.05, 12,217.07 and 4,874.06 is: 6,726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.05 : 12,217.07 = 4,874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.05/12,217.07 = 4,874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.05x = 12,217.07 × 4,874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.05x = 59,546,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546,646.75/8,853.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.12

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