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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.77, 12,221.04 and 4,876.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.77, 12,221.04 and 4,876.90 is: 6,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.77 : 12,221.04 = 4,876.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.77/12,221.04 = 4,876.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.77x = 12,221.04 × 4,876.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.77x = 59,600,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,600,789.98/8,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.16

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