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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.30, 12,217.90 and 4,874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.30, 12,217.90 and 4,874.78 is: 6,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.30 : 12,217.90 = 4,874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.30/12,217.90 = 4,874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.30x = 12,217.90 × 4,874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.30x = 59,559,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,559,489.10/8,853.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.38

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