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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.39, 12,233.19 and 4,885.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.39, 12,233.19 and 4,885.42 is: 6,742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.39 : 12,233.19 = 4,885.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.39/12,233.19 = 4,885.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.39x = 12,233.19 × 4,885.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.39x = 59,764,271.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764,271.09/8,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.06

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