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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.18, 12,253.37 and 4,900.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.18, 12,253.37 and 4,900.19 is: 6,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.18 : 12,253.37 = 4,900.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.18/12,253.37 = 4,900.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.18x = 12,253.37 × 4,900.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.18x = 60,043,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,043,755.37/8,879.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.31

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