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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.08, 12,226.60 and 4,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.08, 12,226.60 and 4,881.04 is: 6,735.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.08 : 12,226.60 = 4,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.08/12,226.60 = 4,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.08x = 12,226.60 × 4,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.08x = 59,678,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,678,523.66/8,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,735.66

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