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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.55, 12,226.03 and 4,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.55, 12,226.03 and 4,881.04 is: 6,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.55 : 12,226.03 = 4,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.55/12,226.03 = 4,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.55x = 12,226.03 × 4,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.55x = 59,675,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,675,741.47/8,859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.75

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