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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.97, 12,252.84 and 4,900.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.97, 12,252.84 and 4,900.11 is: 6,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.97 : 12,252.84 = 4,900.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.97/12,252.84 = 4,900.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.97x = 12,252.84 × 4,900.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.97x = 60,040,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,040,268.41/8,878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.08

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