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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.74, 12,223.68 and 4,878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.74, 12,223.68 and 4,878.84 is: 6,732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.74 : 12,223.68 = 4,878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.74/12,223.68 = 4,878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.74x = 12,223.68 × 4,878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.74x = 59,637,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,637,378.93/8,857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.80

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