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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.30, 12,223.95 and 4,878.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.30, 12,223.95 and 4,878.63 is: 6,732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.30 : 12,223.95 = 4,878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.30/12,223.95 = 4,878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.30x = 12,223.95 × 4,878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.30x = 59,636,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636,129.19/8,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.24

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