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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.26, 12,238.93 and 4,889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.26, 12,238.93 and 4,889.75 is: 6,748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.26 : 12,238.93 = 4,889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.26/12,238.93 = 4,889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.26x = 12,238.93 × 4,889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.26x = 59,845,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845,344.68/8,868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.26

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