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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.36, 12,222.58 and 4,878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.36, 12,222.58 and 4,878.28 is: 6,732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.36 : 12,222.58 = 4,878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.36/12,222.58 = 4,878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.36x = 12,222.58 × 4,878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.36x = 59,625,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,625,167.56/8,856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.47

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