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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.33, 12,257.69 and 4,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.33, 12,257.69 and 4,903.34 is: 6,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.33 : 12,257.69 = 4,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.33/12,257.69 = 4,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.33x = 12,257.69 × 4,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.33x = 60,103,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,103,535.88/8,882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.64

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