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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.35, 12,262.97 and 4,853.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.35, 12,262.97 and 4,853.05 is: 6,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.35 : 12,262.97 = 4,853.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.35/12,262.97 = 4,853.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.35x = 12,262.97 × 4,853.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.35x = 59,512,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,512,788.03/8,886.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.10

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