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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.09, 12,255.83 and 4,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.09, 12,255.83 and 4,902.20 is: 6,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.09 : 12,255.83 = 4,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.09/12,255.83 = 4,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.09x = 12,255.83 × 4,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.09x = 60,080,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080,477.74/8,881.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.99

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