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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.49, 12,263.32 and 4,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.49, 12,263.32 and 4,907.59 is: 6,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.49 : 12,263.32 = 4,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.49/12,263.32 = 4,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.49x = 12,263.32 × 4,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.49x = 60,183,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,183,260.74/8,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.44

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