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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.08, 12,264.13 and 4,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.08, 12,264.13 and 4,908.18 is: 6,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.08 : 12,264.13 = 4,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.08/12,264.13 = 4,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.08x = 12,264.13 × 4,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.08x = 60,194,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,554.53/8,887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.26

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