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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.56, 12,251.52 and 4,898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.56, 12,251.52 and 4,898.64 is: 6,759.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.56 : 12,251.52 = 4,898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.56/12,251.52 = 4,898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.56x = 12,251.52 × 4,898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.56x = 60,015,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,015,785.93/8,878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.63

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