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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.86, 12,256.88 and 4,903.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.86, 12,256.88 and 4,903.02 is: 6,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.86 : 12,256.88 = 4,903.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.86/12,256.88 = 4,903.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.86x = 12,256.88 × 4,903.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.86x = 60,095,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,095,727.78/8,881.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.12

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