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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.27, 12,237.96 and 4,889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.27, 12,237.96 and 4,889.38 is: 6,747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.27 : 12,237.96 = 4,889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.27/12,237.96 = 4,889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.27x = 12,237.96 × 4,889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.27x = 59,836,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836,036.86/8,868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.21

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