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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.76, 12,259.88 and 4,904.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.76, 12,259.88 and 4,904.83 is: 6,768.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.76 : 12,259.88 = 4,904.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.76/12,259.88 = 4,904.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.76x = 12,259.88 × 4,904.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.76x = 60,132,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,132,670.13/8,883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.83

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