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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.25, 12,220.25 and 4,876.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.25, 12,220.25 and 4,876.36 is: 6,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.25 : 12,220.25 = 4,876.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.25/12,220.25 = 4,876.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.25x = 12,220.25 × 4,876.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.25x = 59,590,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590,283.36/8,855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.37

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