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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.41, 12,231.30 and 4,884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.41, 12,231.30 and 4,884.54 is: 6,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.41 : 12,231.30 = 4,884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.41/12,231.30 = 4,884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.41x = 12,231.30 × 4,884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.41x = 59,744,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744,274.10/8,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.55

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