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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.30, 12,220.45 and 4,876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.30, 12,220.45 and 4,876.51 is: 6,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.30 : 12,220.45 = 4,876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.30/12,220.45 = 4,876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.30x = 12,220.45 × 4,876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.30x = 59,593,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593,146.63/8,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.66

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