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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.92, 12,264.52 and 4,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.92, 12,264.52 and 4,908.04 is: 6,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.92 : 12,264.52 = 4,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.92/12,264.52 = 4,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.92x = 12,264.52 × 4,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.92x = 60,194,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,754.74/8,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.41

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