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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.66, 12,234.87 and 4,886.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.66, 12,234.87 and 4,886.82 is: 6,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.66 : 12,234.87 = 4,886.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.66/12,234.87 = 4,886.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.66x = 12,234.87 × 4,886.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.66x = 59,789,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,789,607.41/8,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.95

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