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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.56, 12,223.53 and 4,878.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.56, 12,223.53 and 4,878.75 is: 6,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.56 : 12,223.53 = 4,878.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.56/12,223.53 = 4,878.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.56x = 12,223.53 × 4,878.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.56x = 59,635,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,635,546.99/8,857.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.73

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