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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.60, 12,236.76 and 4,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.60, 12,236.76 and 4,888.88 is: 6,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.60 : 12,236.76 = 4,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.60/12,236.76 = 4,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.60x = 12,236.76 × 4,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.60x = 59,824,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,051.23/8,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.36

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