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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.08, 12,250.14 and 4,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.08, 12,250.14 and 4,898 is: 6,759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.08 : 12,250.14 = 4,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.08/12,250.14 = 4,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.08x = 12,250.14 × 4,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.08x = 60,001,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,001,185.72/8,877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.11

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