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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.84, 12,264.12 and 4,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.84, 12,264.12 and 4,908.08 is: 6,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.84 : 12,264.12 = 4,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.84/12,264.12 = 4,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.84x = 12,264.12 × 4,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.84x = 60,193,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,193,282.09/8,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.31

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