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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.80, 12,238.74 and 6,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.80, 12,238.74 and 6,214.86 is: 8,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.80 : 12,238.74 = 6,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.80/12,238.74 = 6,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.80x = 12,238.74 × 6,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.80x = 76,062,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,062,055.68/8,866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,578.30

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