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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.37, 12,254.82 and 4,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.37, 12,254.82 and 4,901.52 is: 6,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.37 : 12,254.82 = 4,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.37/12,254.82 = 4,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.37x = 12,254.82 × 4,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.37x = 60,067,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,067,245.33/8,880.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.05

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