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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.06, 12,257.01 and 4,903.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.06, 12,257.01 and 4,903.09 is: 6,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.06 : 12,257.01 = 4,903.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.06/12,257.01 = 4,903.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.06x = 12,257.01 × 4,903.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.06x = 60,097,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097,192.52/8,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.13

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