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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.24, 12,263.34 and 4,908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.24, 12,263.34 and 4,908.11 is: 6,772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.24 : 12,263.34 = 4,908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.24/12,263.34 = 4,908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.24x = 12,263.34 × 4,908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.24x = 60,189,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189,864.62/8,887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.62

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