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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.72, 12,239.43 and 4,889.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.72, 12,239.43 and 4,889.84 is: 6,748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.72 : 12,239.43 = 4,889.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.72/12,239.43 = 4,889.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.72x = 12,239.43 × 4,889.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.72x = 59,848,793.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,848,793.19/8,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.30

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