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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.95, 12,263.55 and 4,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.95, 12,263.55 and 4,907.97 is: 6,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.95 : 12,263.55 = 4,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.95/12,263.55 = 4,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.95x = 12,263.55 × 4,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.95x = 60,189,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189,135.49/8,886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.76

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