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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.30, 12,264.23 and 4,908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.30, 12,264.23 and 4,908.13 is: 6,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.30 : 12,264.23 = 4,908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.30/12,264.23 = 4,908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.30x = 12,264.23 × 4,908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.30x = 60,194,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,416.80/8,887.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.08

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