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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.86, 12,243.16 and 4,893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.86, 12,243.16 and 4,893.24 is: 6,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.86 : 12,243.16 = 4,893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.86/12,243.16 = 4,893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.86x = 12,243.16 × 4,893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.86x = 59,908,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,908,720.24/8,871.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.67

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