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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.72, 12,259.26 and 4,904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.72, 12,259.26 and 4,904.82 is: 6,768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.72 : 12,259.26 = 4,904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.72/12,259.26 = 4,904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.72x = 12,259.26 × 4,904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.72x = 60,129,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,129,463.63/8,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.50

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