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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.69, 12,220.85 and 4,876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.69, 12,220.85 and 4,876.79 is: 6,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.69 : 12,220.85 = 4,876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.69/12,220.85 = 4,876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.69x = 12,220.85 × 4,876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.69x = 59,598,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,598,549.62/8,855.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.97

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