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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.62, 12,224.44 and 4,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.62, 12,224.44 and 4,879.65 is: 6,733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.62 : 12,224.44 = 4,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.62/12,224.44 = 4,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.62x = 12,224.44 × 4,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.62x = 59,650,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,650,939.72/8,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.66

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