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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.09, 12,220.22 and 4,876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.09, 12,220.22 and 4,876.42 is: 6,729.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.09 : 12,220.22 = 4,876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.09/12,220.22 = 4,876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.09x = 12,220.22 × 4,876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.09x = 59,590,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590,902.34/8,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.57

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