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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.81, 12,234.54 and 4,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.81, 12,234.54 and 4,887 is: 6,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.81 : 12,234.54 = 4,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.81/12,234.54 = 4,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.81x = 12,234.54 × 4,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.81x = 59,790,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,790,196.98/8,865.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,743.91

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