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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.78, 12,263.61 and 4,907.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.78, 12,263.61 and 4,907.81 is: 6,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.78 : 12,263.61 = 4,907.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.78/12,263.61 = 4,907.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.78x = 12,263.61 × 4,907.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.78x = 60,187,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187,467.79/8,886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.70

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