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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.92, 12,111.56 and 4,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.92, 12,111.56 and 4,998.26 is: 6,898.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.92 : 12,111.56 = 4,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.92/12,111.56 = 4,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.92x = 12,111.56 × 4,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.92x = 60,536,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536,725.89/8,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.05

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