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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.52, 12,233.04 and 4,885.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.52, 12,233.04 and 4,885.64 is: 6,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.52 : 12,233.04 = 4,885.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.52/12,233.04 = 4,885.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.52x = 12,233.04 × 4,885.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.52x = 59,766,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,766,229.55/8,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.18

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