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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.17, 12,224.01 and 4,879.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.17, 12,224.01 and 4,879.27 is: 6,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.17 : 12,224.01 = 4,879.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.17/12,224.01 = 4,879.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.17x = 12,224.01 × 4,879.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.17x = 59,644,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,644,245.27/8,858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.25

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