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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.61, 12,262.90 and 4,907.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.61, 12,262.90 and 4,907.69 is: 6,772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.61 : 12,262.90 = 4,907.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.61/12,262.90 = 4,907.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.61x = 12,262.90 × 4,907.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.61x = 60,182,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,182,425.85/8,886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.26

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