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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.26, 12,228.46 and 4,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.26, 12,228.46 and 4,882.28 is: 6,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.26 : 12,228.46 = 4,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.26/12,228.46 = 4,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.26x = 12,228.46 × 4,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.26x = 59,702,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702,765.69/8,861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,737.50

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