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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.38, 12,230.92 and 4,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.38, 12,230.92 and 4,884.08 is: 6,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.38 : 12,230.92 = 4,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.38/12,230.92 = 4,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.38x = 12,230.92 × 4,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.38x = 59,736,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,736,791.75/8,862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.49

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