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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.68, 12,261.96 and 4,906.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.68, 12,261.96 and 4,906.96 is: 6,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.68 : 12,261.96 = 4,906.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.68/12,261.96 = 4,906.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.68x = 12,261.96 × 4,906.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.68x = 60,168,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,168,947.24/8,885.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.45

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