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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.41, 12,224.41 and 4,879.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.41, 12,224.41 and 4,879.55 is: 6,733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.41 : 12,224.41 = 4,879.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.41/12,224.41 = 4,879.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.41x = 12,224.41 × 4,879.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.41x = 59,649,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,649,619.82/8,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.67

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