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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.52, 12,250.68 and 4,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.52, 12,250.68 and 4,898.16 is: 6,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.52 : 12,250.68 = 4,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.52/12,250.68 = 4,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.52x = 12,250.68 × 4,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.52x = 60,005,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,005,790.75/8,877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.30

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