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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.29, 12,232.67 and 4,885.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.29, 12,232.67 and 4,885.31 is: 6,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.29 : 12,232.67 = 4,885.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.29/12,232.67 = 4,885.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.29x = 12,232.67 × 4,885.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.29x = 59,760,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760,418.71/8,864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.71

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