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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.05, 12,257.36 and 4,903.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.05, 12,257.36 and 4,903.33 is: 6,766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.05 : 12,257.36 = 4,903.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.05/12,257.36 = 4,903.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.05x = 12,257.36 × 4,903.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.05x = 60,101,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101,881.01/8,882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.67

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