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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.46, 12,245.91 and 4,895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.46, 12,245.91 and 4,895.46 is: 6,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.46 : 12,245.91 = 4,895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.46/12,245.91 = 4,895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.46x = 12,245.91 × 4,895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.46x = 59,949,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,949,362.57/8,873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.03

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