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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.35, 12,229.79 and 4,883.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.35, 12,229.79 and 4,883.36 is: 6,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.35 : 12,229.79 = 4,883.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.35/12,229.79 = 4,883.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.35x = 12,229.79 × 4,883.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.35x = 59,722,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722,381.73/8,862.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.89

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