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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.96, 12,233.90 and 4,886.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.96, 12,233.90 and 4,886.33 is: 6,743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.96 : 12,233.90 = 4,886.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.96/12,233.90 = 4,886.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.96x = 12,233.90 × 4,886.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.96x = 59,778,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778,823.63/8,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.27

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