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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.66, 12,236.91 and 4,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.66, 12,236.91 and 4,888.68 is: 6,746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.66 : 12,236.91 = 4,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.66/12,236.91 = 4,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.66x = 12,236.91 × 4,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.66x = 59,822,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,822,337.18/8,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.13

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