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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.23, 12,232.57 and 4,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.23, 12,232.57 and 4,885.34 is: 6,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.23 : 12,232.57 = 4,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.23/12,232.57 = 4,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.23x = 12,232.57 × 4,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.23x = 59,760,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,263.52/8,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.73

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