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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.99, 12,259.71 and 4,905.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.99, 12,259.71 and 4,905.27 is: 6,769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.99 : 12,259.71 = 4,905.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.99/12,259.71 = 4,905.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.99x = 12,259.71 × 4,905.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.99x = 60,137,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,137,187.67/8,883.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.16

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