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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.18, 12,257.51 and 4,903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.18, 12,257.51 and 4,903.29 is: 6,766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.18 : 12,257.51 = 4,903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.18/12,257.51 = 4,903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.18x = 12,257.51 × 4,903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.18x = 60,102,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102,101.69/8,882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.59

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