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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.42, 12,235.49 and 4,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.42, 12,235.49 and 4,833.28 is: 6,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.42 : 12,235.49 = 4,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.42/12,235.49 = 4,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.42x = 12,235.49 × 4,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.42x = 59,137,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137,549.11/8,866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.83

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