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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.26, 12,259.96 and 4,905.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.26, 12,259.96 and 4,905.29 is: 6,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.26 : 12,259.96 = 4,905.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.26/12,259.96 = 4,905.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.26x = 12,259.96 × 4,905.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.26x = 60,138,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,138,677.58/8,884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.13

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