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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.34, 12,256.20 and 4,902.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.34, 12,256.20 and 4,902.41 is: 6,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.34 : 12,256.20 = 4,902.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.34/12,256.20 = 4,902.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.34x = 12,256.20 × 4,902.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.34x = 60,084,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084,948.08/8,881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.31

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