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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.56, 12,257.95 and 4,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.56, 12,257.95 and 4,903.67 is: 6,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.56 : 12,257.95 = 4,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.56/12,257.95 = 4,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.56x = 12,257.95 × 4,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.56x = 60,108,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,960.06/8,882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.08

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