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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.23, 12,227.11 and 4,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.23, 12,227.11 and 4,881.33 is: 6,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.23 : 12,227.11 = 4,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.23/12,227.11 = 4,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.23x = 12,227.11 × 4,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.23x = 59,684,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,546.65/8,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.23

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