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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.16, 12,256.79 and 4,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.16, 12,256.79 and 4,903.23 is: 6,766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.16 : 12,256.79 = 4,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.16/12,256.79 = 4,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.16x = 12,256.79 × 4,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.16x = 60,097,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097,923.25/8,882.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.14

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