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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.91, 12,229.47 and 4,882.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.91, 12,229.47 and 4,882.93 is: 6,738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.91 : 12,229.47 = 4,882.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.91/12,229.47 = 4,882.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.91x = 12,229.47 × 4,882.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.91x = 59,715,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,715,677.30/8,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.47

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