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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.54, 12,251.07 and 4,898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.54, 12,251.07 and 4,898.92 is: 6,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.54 : 12,251.07 = 4,898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.54/12,251.07 = 4,898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.54x = 12,251.07 × 4,898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.54x = 60,016,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,016,981.22/8,877.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.54

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