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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.77, 12,252.06 and 4,899.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.77, 12,252.06 and 4,899.87 is: 6,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.77 : 12,252.06 = 4,899.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.77/12,252.06 = 4,899.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.77x = 12,252.06 × 4,899.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.77x = 60,033,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,033,501.23/8,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.47

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