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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.88, 12,236.32 and 4,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.88, 12,236.32 and 4,888 is: 6,745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.88 : 12,236.32 = 4,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.88/12,236.32 = 4,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.88x = 12,236.32 × 4,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.88x = 59,811,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,811,132.16/8,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.45

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