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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.93, 12,259.83 and 4,905.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.93, 12,259.83 and 4,905.05 is: 6,768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.93 : 12,259.83 = 4,905.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.93/12,259.83 = 4,905.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.93x = 12,259.83 × 4,905.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.93x = 60,135,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,135,017.84/8,883.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.97

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