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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.52, 12,256.43 and 4,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.52, 12,256.43 and 4,902.64 is: 6,765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.52 : 12,256.43 = 4,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.52/12,256.43 = 4,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.52x = 12,256.43 × 4,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.52x = 60,088,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,088,802.69/8,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.60

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