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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,857.94, 12,223.80 and 4,878.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,857.94, 12,223.80 and 4,878.98 is: 6,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,857.94 : 12,223.80 = 4,878.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,857.94/12,223.80 = 4,878.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,857.94x = 12,223.80 × 4,878.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,857.94x = 59,639,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,639,675.72/8,857.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.91

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