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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.48, 12,257.57 and 4,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.48, 12,257.57 and 4,903.31 is: 6,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.48 : 12,257.57 = 4,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.48/12,257.57 = 4,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.48x = 12,257.57 × 4,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.48x = 60,102,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102,579.75/8,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.42

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