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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.93, 12,266.45 and 4,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.93, 12,266.45 and 4,855.70 is: 6,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.93 : 12,266.45 = 4,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.93/12,266.45 = 4,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.93x = 12,266.45 × 4,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.93x = 59,562,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,562,121.72/8,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.71

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