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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.66, 12,225.05 and 4,879.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.66, 12,225.05 and 4,879.69 is: 6,734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.66 : 12,225.05 = 4,879.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.66/12,225.05 = 4,879.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.66x = 12,225.05 × 4,879.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.66x = 59,654,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654,454.23/8,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.03

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