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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.66, 12,220.90 and 4,876.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.66, 12,220.90 and 4,876.87 is: 6,730.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.66 : 12,220.90 = 4,876.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.66/12,220.90 = 4,876.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.66x = 12,220.90 × 4,876.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.66x = 59,599,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,599,655.09/8,855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.12

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