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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.68, 12,235.85 and 4,833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.68, 12,235.85 and 4,833.55 is: 6,670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.68 : 12,235.85 = 4,833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.68/12,235.85 = 4,833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.68x = 12,235.85 × 4,833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.68x = 59,142,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,142,592.77/8,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.21

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