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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.91, 12,233.84 and 4,886.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.91, 12,233.84 and 4,886.07 is: 6,742.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.91 : 12,233.84 = 4,886.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.91/12,233.84 = 4,886.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.91x = 12,233.84 × 4,886.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.91x = 59,775,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,775,374.18/8,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.92

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