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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.42, 12,220.26 and 4,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.42, 12,220.26 and 4,876.40 is: 6,729.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.42 : 12,220.26 = 4,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.42/12,220.26 = 4,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.42x = 12,220.26 × 4,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.42x = 59,590,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590,875.86/8,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.31

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