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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,880.98, 12,255.50 and 4,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,880.98, 12,255.50 and 4,901.80 is: 6,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,880.98 : 12,255.50 = 4,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,880.98/12,255.50 = 4,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,880.98x = 12,255.50 × 4,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,880.98x = 60,074,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,074,014.49/8,880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.35

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