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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.99, 12,257.06 and 4,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.99, 12,257.06 and 4,903.10 is: 6,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.99 : 12,257.06 = 4,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.99/12,257.06 = 4,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.99x = 12,257.06 × 4,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.99x = 60,097,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097,541.86/8,881.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.23

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