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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.50, 12,220.61 and 4,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.50, 12,220.61 and 4,876.62 is: 6,729.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.50 : 12,220.61 = 4,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.50/12,220.61 = 4,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.50x = 12,220.61 × 4,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.50x = 59,595,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,595,271.14/8,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.75

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