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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.02, 12,263.76 and 4,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.02, 12,263.76 and 4,908.30 is: 6,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.02 : 12,263.76 = 4,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.02/12,263.76 = 4,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.02x = 12,263.76 × 4,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.02x = 60,194,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,213.21/8,887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.27

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