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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,901.77, 12,284.70 and 4,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,901.77, 12,284.70 and 4,868.84 is: 6,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,901.77 : 12,284.70 = 4,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,901.77/12,284.70 = 4,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,901.77x = 12,284.70 × 4,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,901.77x = 59,812,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812,177.32/8,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.14

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