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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.91, 12,240.32 and 4,836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.91, 12,240.32 and 4,836.78 is: 6,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.91 : 12,240.32 = 4,836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.91/12,240.32 = 4,836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.91x = 12,240.32 × 4,836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.91x = 59,203,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203,710.79/8,869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,674.67

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