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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.29, 12,258.95 and 4,904.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.29, 12,258.95 and 4,904.41 is: 6,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.29 : 12,258.95 = 4,904.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.29/12,258.95 = 4,904.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.29x = 12,258.95 × 4,904.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.29x = 60,122,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122,916.97/8,883.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.09

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