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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.66, 12,216.83 and 4,874.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.66, 12,216.83 and 4,874.81 is: 6,726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.66 : 12,216.83 = 4,874.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.66/12,216.83 = 4,874.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.66x = 12,216.83 × 4,874.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.66x = 59,554,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554,639.59/8,853.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.56

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