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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.73, 12,251.96 and 4,899.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.73, 12,251.96 and 4,899.19 is: 6,761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.73 : 12,251.96 = 4,899.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.73/12,251.96 = 4,899.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.73x = 12,251.96 × 4,899.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.73x = 60,024,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,024,679.91/8,877.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.26

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