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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.30, 12,231.39 and 4,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.30, 12,231.39 and 4,884.22 is: 6,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.30 : 12,231.39 = 4,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.30/12,231.39 = 4,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.30x = 12,231.39 × 4,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.30x = 59,740,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740,799.67/8,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.24

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