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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.16, 12,249.14 and 4,897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.16, 12,249.14 and 4,897.27 is: 6,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.16 : 12,249.14 = 4,897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.16/12,249.14 = 4,897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.16x = 12,249.14 × 4,897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.16x = 59,987,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987,345.85/8,876.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,758.25

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