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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.74, 12,224.91 and 4,880.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.74, 12,224.91 and 4,880.22 is: 6,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.74 : 12,224.91 = 4,880.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.74/12,224.91 = 4,880.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.74x = 12,224.91 × 4,880.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.74x = 59,660,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,660,250.28/8,858.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.62

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