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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.41, 12,260.58 and 4,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.41, 12,260.58 and 4,905.52 is: 6,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.41 : 12,260.58 = 4,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.41/12,260.58 = 4,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.41x = 12,260.58 × 4,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.41x = 60,144,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,144,520.40/8,884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.67

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