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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.39, 12,225.97 and 4,880.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.39, 12,225.97 and 4,880.51 is: 6,735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.39 : 12,225.97 = 4,880.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.39/12,225.97 = 4,880.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.39x = 12,225.97 × 4,880.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.39x = 59,668,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,668,895.51/8,859.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.10

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