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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.74, 12,232.22 and 4,885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.74, 12,232.22 and 4,885.11 is: 6,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.74 : 12,232.22 = 4,885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.74/12,232.22 = 4,885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.74x = 12,232.22 × 4,885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.74x = 59,755,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,752.46/8,863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.60

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