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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.60, 12,237.29 and 4,888.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.60, 12,237.29 and 4,888.71 is: 6,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.60 : 12,237.29 = 4,888.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.60/12,237.29 = 4,888.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.60x = 12,237.29 × 4,888.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.60x = 59,824,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,824,610.08/8,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.43

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