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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.61, 12,221.10 and 4,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.61, 12,221.10 and 4,877.10 is: 6,730.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.61 : 12,221.10 = 4,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.61/12,221.10 = 4,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.61x = 12,221.10 × 4,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.61x = 59,603,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,526.81/8,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.60

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