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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.58, 12,253.41 and 4,900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.58, 12,253.41 and 4,900.46 is: 6,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.58 : 12,253.41 = 4,900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.58/12,253.41 = 4,900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.58x = 12,253.41 × 4,900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.58x = 60,047,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,047,284.30/8,879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.40

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