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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.31, 12,246.49 and 4,841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.31, 12,246.49 and 4,841.36 is: 6,681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.31 : 12,246.49 = 4,841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.31/12,246.49 = 4,841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.31x = 12,246.49 × 4,841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.31x = 59,289,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289,666.83/8,874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,681.05

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