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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.85, 12,223.83 and 4,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.85, 12,223.83 and 4,878.95 is: 6,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.85 : 12,223.83 = 4,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.85/12,223.83 = 4,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.85x = 12,223.83 × 4,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.85x = 59,639,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639,394.26/8,857.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.95

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