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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.70, 12,254.73 and 4,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.70, 12,254.73 and 4,901.22 is: 6,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.70 : 12,254.73 = 4,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.70/12,254.73 = 4,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.70x = 12,254.73 × 4,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.70x = 60,063,127.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,063,127.77/8,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.09

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