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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.46, 12,257.43 and 4,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.46, 12,257.43 and 4,903.74 is: 6,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.46 : 12,257.43 = 4,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.46/12,257.43 = 4,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.46x = 12,257.43 × 4,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.46x = 60,107,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,107,249.79/8,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.96

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