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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.16, 12,256.04 and 4,902.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.16, 12,256.04 and 4,902.28 is: 6,765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.16 : 12,256.04 = 4,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.16/12,256.04 = 4,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.16x = 12,256.04 × 4,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.16x = 60,082,521.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,082,521.39/8,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.17

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