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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.89, 12,227.57 and 4,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.89, 12,227.57 and 4,881.92 is: 6,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.89 : 12,227.57 = 4,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.89/12,227.57 = 4,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.89x = 12,227.57 × 4,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.89x = 59,694,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694,018.53/8,860.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.80

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