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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.36, 12,263.04 and 4,907.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.36, 12,263.04 and 4,907.37 is: 6,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.36 : 12,263.04 = 4,907.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.36/12,263.04 = 4,907.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.36x = 12,263.04 × 4,907.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.36x = 60,179,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,179,274.60/8,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.10

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