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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.26, 12,224.24 and 4,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.26, 12,224.24 and 4,879.74 is: 6,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.26 : 12,224.24 = 4,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.26/12,224.24 = 4,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.26x = 12,224.24 × 4,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.26x = 59,651,088.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,651,088.50/8,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.95

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