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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.22, 12,252.02 and 4,899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.22, 12,252.02 and 4,899.63 is: 6,761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.22 : 12,252.02 = 4,899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.22/12,252.02 = 4,899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.22x = 12,252.02 × 4,899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.22x = 60,030,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030,340.25/8,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.53

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