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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.84, 12,236.52 and 4,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.84, 12,236.52 and 4,889.20 is: 6,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.84 : 12,236.52 = 4,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.84/12,236.52 = 4,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.84x = 12,236.52 × 4,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.84x = 59,826,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,826,793.58/8,867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.49

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