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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.05, 12,230.55 and 4,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.05, 12,230.55 and 4,884.09 is: 6,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.05 : 12,230.55 = 4,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.05/12,230.55 = 4,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.05x = 12,230.55 × 4,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.05x = 59,735,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735,106.95/8,863.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.79

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