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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.48, 12,224.94 and 4,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.48, 12,224.94 and 4,879.84 is: 6,734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.48 : 12,224.94 = 4,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.48/12,224.94 = 4,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.48x = 12,224.94 × 4,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.48x = 59,655,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,655,751.21/8,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.31

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