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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.26, 12,255.62 and 4,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.26, 12,255.62 and 4,902.27 is: 6,764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.26 : 12,255.62 = 4,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.26/12,255.62 = 4,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.26x = 12,255.62 × 4,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.26x = 60,080,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,080,333.75/8,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,764.84

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