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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.64, 12,257.93 and 4,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.64, 12,257.93 and 4,903.67 is: 6,766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.64 : 12,257.93 = 4,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.64/12,257.93 = 4,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.64x = 12,257.93 × 4,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.64x = 60,108,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,757.80/8,882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.99

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