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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.48, 12,110.16 and 4,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.48, 12,110.16 and 4,998.48 is: 6,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.48 : 12,110.16 = 4,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.48/12,110.16 = 4,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.48x = 12,110.16 × 4,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.48x = 60,532,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,532,392.56/8,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.90

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