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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.05, 12,255.98 and 4,902.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.05, 12,255.98 and 4,902.33 is: 6,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.05 : 12,255.98 = 4,902.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.05/12,255.98 = 4,902.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.05x = 12,255.98 × 4,902.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.05x = 60,082,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,858.43/8,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.29

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