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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.42, 12,238.49 and 4,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.42, 12,238.49 and 4,889.67 is: 6,747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.42 : 12,238.49 = 4,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.42/12,238.49 = 4,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.42x = 12,238.49 × 4,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.42x = 59,842,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,842,177.40/8,868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.78

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