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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.67, 12,260.43 and 4,906.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.67, 12,260.43 and 4,906.08 is: 6,770.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.67 : 12,260.43 = 4,906.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.67/12,260.43 = 4,906.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.67x = 12,260.43 × 4,906.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.67x = 60,150,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,150,650.41/8,884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,770.17

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