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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855.87, 12,221.09 and 4,876.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855.87, 12,221.09 and 4,876.97 is: 6,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855.87 : 12,221.09 = 4,876.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855.87/12,221.09 = 4,876.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855.87x = 12,221.09 × 4,876.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855.87x = 59,601,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601,822.10/8,855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.21

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