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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.57, 12,236.99 and 4,888.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.57, 12,236.99 and 4,888.59 is: 6,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.57 : 12,236.99 = 4,888.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.57/12,236.99 = 4,888.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.57x = 12,236.99 × 4,888.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.57x = 59,821,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,821,602.50/8,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.11

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