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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.81, 12,238.68 and 4,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.81, 12,238.68 and 4,890 is: 6,748.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.81 : 12,238.68 = 4,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.81/12,238.68 = 4,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.81x = 12,238.68 × 4,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.81x = 59,847,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,847,145.20/8,868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.05

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