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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.49, 12,256.31 and 4,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.49, 12,256.31 and 4,902.50 is: 6,765.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.49 : 12,256.31 = 4,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.49/12,256.31 = 4,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.49x = 12,256.31 × 4,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.49x = 60,086,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,086,602.67/8,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.37

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