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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.32, 12,226.72 and 4,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.32, 12,226.72 and 4,881.28 is: 6,735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.32 : 12,226.72 = 4,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.32/12,226.72 = 4,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.32x = 12,226.72 × 4,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.32x = 59,682,043.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682,043.80/8,860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.88

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