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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.02, 12,236.51 and 4,888.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.02, 12,236.51 and 4,888.05 is: 6,745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.02 : 12,236.51 = 4,888.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.02/12,236.51 = 4,888.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.02x = 12,236.51 × 4,888.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.02x = 59,812,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812,639.04/8,867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.52

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