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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.74, 12,238.62 and 4,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.74, 12,238.62 and 4,889.78 is: 6,747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.74 : 12,238.62 = 4,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.74/12,238.62 = 4,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.74x = 12,238.62 × 4,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.74x = 59,844,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,844,159.30/8,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,747.77

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