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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.68, 12,237.95 and 4,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.68, 12,237.95 and 4,888.78 is: 6,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.68 : 12,237.95 = 4,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.68/12,237.95 = 4,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.68x = 12,237.95 × 4,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.68x = 59,828,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828,620.76/8,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.82

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