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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.52, 12,263.23 and 4,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.52, 12,263.23 and 4,907.54 is: 6,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.52 : 12,263.23 = 4,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.52/12,263.23 = 4,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.52x = 12,263.23 × 4,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.52x = 60,182,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182,328.55/8,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.32

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