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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.06, 12,223.65 and 4,878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.06, 12,223.65 and 4,878.42 is: 6,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.06 : 12,223.65 = 4,878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.06/12,223.65 = 4,878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.06x = 12,223.65 × 4,878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.06x = 59,632,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,632,037.51/8,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.95

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