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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.39, 12,226.88 and 4,881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.39, 12,226.88 and 4,881.42 is: 6,736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.39 : 12,226.88 = 4,881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.39/12,226.88 = 4,881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.39x = 12,226.88 × 4,881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.39x = 59,684,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,548.77/8,860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.11

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