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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.99, 12,232.99 and 4,885.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.99, 12,232.99 and 4,885.81 is: 6,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.99 : 12,232.99 = 4,885.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.99/12,232.99 = 4,885.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.99x = 12,232.99 × 4,885.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.99x = 59,768,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,768,064.87/8,863.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.79

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