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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.66, 12,246.89 and 4,896.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.66, 12,246.89 and 4,896.14 is: 6,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.66 : 12,246.89 = 4,896.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.66/12,246.89 = 4,896.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.66x = 12,246.89 × 4,896.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.66x = 59,962,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,962,494.14/8,874.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.60

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