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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.91, 12,259.84 and 4,905.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.91, 12,259.84 and 4,905.03 is: 6,768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.91 : 12,259.84 = 4,905.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.91/12,259.84 = 4,905.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.91x = 12,259.84 × 4,905.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.91x = 60,134,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,134,883.00/8,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.97

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