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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.83, 12,225.74 and 4,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.83, 12,225.74 and 4,879.94 is: 6,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.83 : 12,225.74 = 4,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.83/12,225.74 = 4,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.83x = 12,225.74 × 4,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.83x = 59,660,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,660,877.66/8,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.62

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