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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858.87, 12,225.06 and 4,880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858.87, 12,225.06 and 4,880.06 is: 6,734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858.87 : 12,225.06 = 4,880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858.87/12,225.06 = 4,880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858.87x = 12,225.06 × 4,880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858.87x = 59,658,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,658,965.18/8,858.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,734.38

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