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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.46, 12,233.49 and 4,886.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.46, 12,233.49 and 4,886.46 is: 6,743.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.46 : 12,233.49 = 4,886.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.46/12,233.49 = 4,886.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.46x = 12,233.49 × 4,886.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.46x = 59,778,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778,459.55/8,864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.61

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