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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,879.99, 12,253.87 and 4,901.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,879.99, 12,253.87 and 4,901.11 is: 6,763.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,879.99 : 12,253.87 = 4,901.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,879.99/12,253.87 = 4,901.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,879.99x = 12,253.87 × 4,901.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,879.99x = 60,057,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057,515.78/8,879.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.24

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