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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.28, 12,230.48 and 4,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.28, 12,230.48 and 4,884.56 is: 6,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.28 : 12,230.48 = 4,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.28/12,230.48 = 4,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.28x = 12,230.48 × 4,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.28x = 59,740,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740,513.39/8,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.23

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