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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.26, 12,262.50 and 4,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.26, 12,262.50 and 4,907.28 is: 6,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.26 : 12,262.50 = 4,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.26/12,262.50 = 4,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.26x = 12,262.50 × 4,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.26x = 60,175,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,175,521/8,886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.75

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