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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.97, 12,235.04 and 4,887.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.97, 12,235.04 and 4,887.17 is: 6,744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.97 : 12,235.04 = 4,887.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.97/12,235.04 = 4,887.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.97x = 12,235.04 × 4,887.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.97x = 59,794,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,634.83/8,865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.29

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