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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.95, 12,218.28 and 4,874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.95, 12,218.28 and 4,874.97 is: 6,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.95 : 12,218.28 = 4,874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.95/12,218.28 = 4,874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.95x = 12,218.28 × 4,874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.95x = 59,563,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563,748.45/8,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.37

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