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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.85, 12,262.47 and 4,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.85, 12,262.47 and 4,907.23 is: 6,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.85 : 12,262.47 = 4,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.85/12,262.47 = 4,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.85x = 12,262.47 × 4,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.85x = 60,174,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,174,730.00/8,885.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.98

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