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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.31, 12,220.33 and 4,876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.31, 12,220.33 and 4,876.42 is: 6,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.31 : 12,220.33 = 4,876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.31/12,220.33 = 4,876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.31x = 12,220.33 × 4,876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.31x = 59,591,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591,461.62/8,855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.46

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