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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.43, 12,256.25 and 4,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.43, 12,256.25 and 4,902.46 is: 6,765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.43 : 12,256.25 = 4,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.43/12,256.25 = 4,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.43x = 12,256.25 × 4,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.43x = 60,085,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,085,720.22/8,881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.32

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