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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.90, 12,228.95 and 4,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.90, 12,228.95 and 4,882.91 is: 6,738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.90 : 12,228.95 = 4,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.90/12,228.95 = 4,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.90x = 12,228.95 × 4,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.90x = 59,712,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712,813.31/8,861.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.15

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