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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.26, 12,231.12 and 4,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.26, 12,231.12 and 4,829.91 is: 6,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.26 : 12,231.12 = 4,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.26/12,231.12 = 4,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.26x = 12,231.12 × 4,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.26x = 59,075,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075,208.80/8,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.18

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