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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.48, 12,217.74 and 4,874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.48, 12,217.74 and 4,874.51 is: 6,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.48 : 12,217.74 = 4,874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.48/12,217.74 = 4,874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.48x = 12,217.74 × 4,874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.48x = 59,555,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,555,434.72/8,853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.78

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