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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.52, 12,231.66 and 4,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.52, 12,231.66 and 4,884.69 is: 6,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.52 : 12,231.66 = 4,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.52/12,231.66 = 4,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.52x = 12,231.66 × 4,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.52x = 59,747,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747,867.29/8,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,740.88

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