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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.08, 12,240.54 and 4,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.08, 12,240.54 and 4,891.56 is: 6,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.08 : 12,240.54 = 4,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.08/12,240.54 = 4,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.08x = 12,240.54 × 4,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.08x = 59,875,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875,335.84/8,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.26

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