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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.28, 12,264.30 and 4,908.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.28, 12,264.30 and 4,908.31 is: 6,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.28 : 12,264.30 = 4,908.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.28/12,264.30 = 4,908.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.28x = 12,264.30 × 4,908.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.28x = 60,196,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196,986.33/8,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.39

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