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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.23, 12,236.63 and 4,834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.23, 12,236.63 and 4,834.10 is: 6,670.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.23 : 12,236.63 = 4,834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.23/12,236.63 = 4,834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.23x = 12,236.63 × 4,834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.23x = 59,153,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,153,093.08/8,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.98

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