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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.03, 12,262.91 and 4,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.03, 12,262.91 and 4,907.40 is: 6,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.03 : 12,262.91 = 4,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.03/12,262.91 = 4,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.03x = 12,262.91 × 4,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.03x = 60,178,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,178,980.00/8,886.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.31

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