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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.89, 12,237.04 and 4,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.89, 12,237.04 and 4,888.78 is: 6,746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.89 : 12,237.04 = 4,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.89/12,237.04 = 4,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.89x = 12,237.04 × 4,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.89x = 59,824,196.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,196.41/8,866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.92

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