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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.77, 12,251.31 and 4,898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.77, 12,251.31 and 4,898.88 is: 6,760.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.77 : 12,251.31 = 4,898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.77/12,251.31 = 4,898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.77x = 12,251.31 × 4,898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.77x = 60,017,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,017,697.53/8,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,760.45

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