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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.61, 12,226.26 and 4,880.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.61, 12,226.26 and 4,880.71 is: 6,735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.61 : 12,226.26 = 4,880.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.61/12,226.26 = 4,880.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.61x = 12,226.26 × 4,880.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.61x = 59,672,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,672,829.44/8,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.38

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