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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.79, 12,238.44 and 4,889.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.79, 12,238.44 and 4,889.22 is: 6,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.79 : 12,238.44 = 4,889.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.79/12,238.44 = 4,889.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.79x = 12,238.44 × 4,889.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.79x = 59,836,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836,425.62/8,868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.85

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