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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.23, 12,235.05 and 4,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.23, 12,235.05 and 4,887.34 is: 6,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.23 : 12,235.05 = 4,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.23/12,235.05 = 4,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.23x = 12,235.05 × 4,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.23x = 59,796,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796,818.68/8,866.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,744.34

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