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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.83, 12,255.05 and 4,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.83, 12,255.05 and 4,901.70 is: 6,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.83 : 12,255.05 = 4,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.83/12,255.05 = 4,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.83x = 12,255.05 × 4,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.83x = 60,070,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,070,554.08/8,880.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.07

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