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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.79, 12,258.25 and 4,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.79, 12,258.25 and 4,903.91 is: 6,767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.79 : 12,258.25 = 4,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.79/12,258.25 = 4,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.79x = 12,258.25 × 4,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.79x = 60,113,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,113,354.76/8,882.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,767.40

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