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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.13, 12,229.44 and 4,883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.13, 12,229.44 and 4,883.31 is: 6,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.13 : 12,229.44 = 4,883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.13/12,229.44 = 4,883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.13x = 12,229.44 × 4,883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.13x = 59,720,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,720,146.65/8,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.80

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