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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.73, 12,237.30 and 4,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.73, 12,237.30 and 4,834.60 is: 6,671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.73 : 12,237.30 = 4,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.73/12,237.30 = 4,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.73x = 12,237.30 × 4,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.73x = 59,162,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162,450.58/8,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.66

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