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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.33, 12,256.18 and 4,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.33, 12,256.18 and 4,902.44 is: 6,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.33 : 12,256.18 = 4,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.33/12,256.18 = 4,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.33x = 12,256.18 × 4,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.33x = 60,085,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085,182.48/8,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.34

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