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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.27, 12,233.33 and 4,886.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.27, 12,233.33 and 4,886.06 is: 6,743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.27 : 12,233.33 = 4,886.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.27/12,233.33 = 4,886.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.27x = 12,233.33 × 4,886.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.27x = 59,772,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,772,717.11/8,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.11

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