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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.54, 12,257.80 and 4,903.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.54, 12,257.80 and 4,903.68 is: 6,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.54 : 12,257.80 = 4,903.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.54/12,257.80 = 4,903.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.54x = 12,257.80 × 4,903.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.54x = 60,108,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,328.70/8,882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.02

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