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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.74, 12,249.95 and 4,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.74, 12,249.95 and 4,897.86 is: 6,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.74 : 12,249.95 = 4,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.74/12,249.95 = 4,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.74x = 12,249.95 × 4,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.74x = 59,998,540.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,998,540.11/8,876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.07

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