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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.51, 12,238.39 and 4,889.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.51, 12,238.39 and 4,889.99 is: 6,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.51 : 12,238.39 = 4,889.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.51/12,238.39 = 4,889.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.51x = 12,238.39 × 4,889.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.51x = 59,845,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845,543.52/8,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.10

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