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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.02, 12,219.92 and 4,876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.02, 12,219.92 and 4,876.12 is: 6,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.02 : 12,219.92 = 4,876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.02/12,219.92 = 4,876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.02x = 12,219.92 × 4,876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.02x = 59,585,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,585,784.84/8,855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.04

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