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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.54, 12,231.20 and 4,883.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.54, 12,231.20 and 4,883.87 is: 6,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.54 : 12,231.20 = 4,883.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.54/12,231.20 = 4,883.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.54x = 12,231.20 × 4,883.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.54x = 59,735,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735,633.53/8,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.48

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