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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.48, 12,243.58 and 4,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.48, 12,243.58 and 4,893.35 is: 6,752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.48 : 12,243.58 = 4,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.48/12,243.58 = 4,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.48x = 12,243.58 × 4,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.48x = 59,912,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,912,140.57/8,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.58

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