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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.32, 12,264.36 and 4,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.32, 12,264.36 and 4,908.44 is: 6,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.32 : 12,264.36 = 4,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.32/12,264.36 = 4,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.32x = 12,264.36 × 4,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.32x = 60,198,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198,875.20/8,887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.57

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