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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.68, 12,234.72 and 4,886.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.68, 12,234.72 and 4,886.69 is: 6,743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.68 : 12,234.72 = 4,886.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.68/12,234.72 = 4,886.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.68x = 12,234.72 × 4,886.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.68x = 59,787,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,222.70/8,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.67

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