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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.93, 12,253.83 and 4,900.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.93, 12,253.83 and 4,900.94 is: 6,763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.93 : 12,253.83 = 4,900.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.93/12,253.83 = 4,900.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.93x = 12,253.83 × 4,900.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.93x = 60,055,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055,224.33/8,879.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.03

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