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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.55, 12,259.33 and 4,904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.55, 12,259.33 and 4,904.69 is: 6,768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.55 : 12,259.33 = 4,904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.55/12,259.33 = 4,904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.55x = 12,259.33 × 4,904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.55x = 60,128,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,128,213.26/8,883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.49

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