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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.51, 12,254.37 and 4,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.51, 12,254.37 and 4,901.07 is: 6,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.51 : 12,254.37 = 4,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.51/12,254.37 = 4,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.51x = 12,254.37 × 4,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.51x = 60,059,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,059,525.18/8,880.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.07

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