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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.34, 12,262.98 and 4,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.34, 12,262.98 and 4,907.36 is: 6,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.34 : 12,262.98 = 4,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.34/12,262.98 = 4,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.34x = 12,262.98 × 4,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.34x = 60,178,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,178,857.53/8,886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.06

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