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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.73, 12,253.34 and 4,900.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.73, 12,253.34 and 4,900.19 is: 6,762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.73 : 12,253.34 = 4,900.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.73/12,253.34 = 4,900.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.73x = 12,253.34 × 4,900.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.73x = 60,043,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043,694.13/8,878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.64

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