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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.79, 12,224.70 and 4,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.79, 12,224.70 and 4,879.80 is: 6,733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.79 : 12,224.70 = 4,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.79/12,224.70 = 4,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.79x = 12,224.70 × 4,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.79x = 59,654,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654,091.06/8,858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.89

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