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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.05, 12,239.38 and 4,890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.05, 12,239.38 and 4,890.06 is: 6,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.05 : 12,239.38 = 4,890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.05/12,239.38 = 4,890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.05x = 12,239.38 × 4,890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.05x = 59,851,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,851,290.34/8,869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,748.33

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