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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.84, 12,221.68 and 4,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.84, 12,221.68 and 4,877.44 is: 6,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.84 : 12,221.68 = 4,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.84/12,221.68 = 4,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.84x = 12,221.68 × 4,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.84x = 59,610,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610,510.90/8,855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.21

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