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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.05, 12,248.39 and 4,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.05, 12,248.39 and 4,897.19 is: 6,757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.05 : 12,248.39 = 4,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.05/12,248.39 = 4,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.05x = 12,248.39 × 4,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.05x = 59,982,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,982,735.89/8,876.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.82

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