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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.51, 12,225.97 and 4,880.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.51, 12,225.97 and 4,880.99 is: 6,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.51 : 12,225.97 = 4,880.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.51/12,225.97 = 4,880.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.51x = 12,225.97 × 4,880.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.51x = 59,674,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,674,837.31/8,859.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.68

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