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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.76, 12,229.44 and 4,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.76, 12,229.44 and 4,883.20 is: 6,738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.76 : 12,229.44 = 4,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.76/12,229.44 = 4,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.76x = 12,229.44 × 4,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.76x = 59,718,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,718,801.41/8,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.93

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