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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.88, 12,255.48 and 4,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.88, 12,255.48 and 4,902 is: 6,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.88 : 12,255.48 = 4,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.88/12,255.48 = 4,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.88x = 12,255.48 × 4,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.88x = 60,076,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,076,362.96/8,880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.69

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