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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.55, 12,262.15 and 4,906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.55, 12,262.15 and 4,906.58 is: 6,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.55 : 12,262.15 = 4,906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.55/12,262.15 = 4,906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.55x = 12,262.15 × 4,906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.55x = 60,165,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,165,219.95/8,885.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.13

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