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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.22, 12,256.04 and 4,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.22, 12,256.04 and 4,902.10 is: 6,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.22 : 12,256.04 = 4,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.22/12,256.04 = 4,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.22x = 12,256.04 × 4,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.22x = 60,080,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080,333.68/8,881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.87

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