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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.54, 12,256.28 and 4,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.54, 12,256.28 and 4,902.36 is: 6,765.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.54 : 12,256.28 = 4,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.54/12,256.28 = 4,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.54x = 12,256.28 × 4,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.54x = 60,084,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084,713.67/8,881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.13

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