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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.24, 12,224.34 and 4,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.24, 12,224.34 and 4,879.62 is: 6,733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.24 : 12,224.34 = 4,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.24/12,224.34 = 4,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.24x = 12,224.34 × 4,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.24x = 59,650,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,650,133.95/8,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.86

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