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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.68, 12,257.04 and 4,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.68, 12,257.04 and 4,903.08 is: 6,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.68 : 12,257.04 = 4,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.68/12,257.04 = 4,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.68x = 12,257.04 × 4,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.68x = 60,097,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097,247.68/8,881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.43

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