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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.52, 12,247.92 and 4,896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.52, 12,247.92 and 4,896.16 is: 6,756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.52 : 12,247.92 = 4,896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.52/12,247.92 = 4,896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.52x = 12,247.92 × 4,896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.52x = 59,967,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967,775.99/8,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.54

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