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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.63, 12,223.38 and 4,879.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.63, 12,223.38 and 4,879.11 is: 6,733.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.63 : 12,223.38 = 4,879.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.63/12,223.38 = 4,879.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.63x = 12,223.38 × 4,879.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.63x = 59,639,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639,215.59/8,857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.09

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