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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.85, 12,221.42 and 4,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.85, 12,221.42 and 4,876.88 is: 6,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.85 : 12,221.42 = 4,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.85/12,221.42 = 4,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.85x = 12,221.42 × 4,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.85x = 59,602,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602,313.28/8,855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.28

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