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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.07, 12,255.93 and 4,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.07, 12,255.93 and 4,902.44 is: 6,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.07 : 12,255.93 = 4,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.07/12,255.93 = 4,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.07x = 12,255.93 × 4,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.07x = 60,083,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,083,900.19/8,881.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.39

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