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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.33, 12,254.81 and 4,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.33, 12,254.81 and 4,901.68 is: 6,764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.33 : 12,254.81 = 4,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.33/12,254.81 = 4,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.33x = 12,254.81 × 4,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.33x = 60,069,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069,157.08/8,880.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.29

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