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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,856.61, 12,222.48 and 4,878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,856.61, 12,222.48 and 4,878.10 is: 6,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,856.61 : 12,222.48 = 4,878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,856.61/12,222.48 = 4,878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,856.61x = 12,222.48 × 4,878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,856.61x = 59,622,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622,479.69/8,856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.98

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