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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.65, 12,225.03 and 4,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.65, 12,225.03 and 4,879.79 is: 6,734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.65 : 12,225.03 = 4,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.65/12,225.03 = 4,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.65x = 12,225.03 × 4,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.65x = 59,655,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,655,579.14/8,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.16

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