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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.73, 12,223.58 and 4,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.73, 12,223.58 and 4,878.74 is: 6,732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.73 : 12,223.58 = 4,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.73/12,223.58 = 4,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.73x = 12,223.58 × 4,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.73x = 59,635,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,635,674.85/8,857.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.61

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