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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.79, 12,253.87 and 4,900.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.79, 12,253.87 and 4,900.61 is: 6,762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.79 : 12,253.87 = 4,900.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.79/12,253.87 = 4,900.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.79x = 12,253.87 × 4,900.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.79x = 60,051,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,051,413.36/8,879.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.71

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