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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.62, 12,223.71 and 4,879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.62, 12,223.71 and 4,879.17 is: 6,733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.62 : 12,223.71 = 4,879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.62/12,223.71 = 4,879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.62x = 12,223.71 × 4,879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.62x = 59,641,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,641,559.12/8,857.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.36

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