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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.06, 12,217.08 and 4,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.06, 12,217.08 and 4,874.14 is: 6,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.06 : 12,217.08 = 4,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.06/12,217.08 = 4,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.06x = 12,217.08 × 4,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.06x = 59,547,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,758.31/8,853.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.23

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