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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.35, 12,264.62 and 4,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.35, 12,264.62 and 4,909.14 is: 6,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.35 : 12,264.62 = 4,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.35/12,264.62 = 4,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.35x = 12,264.62 × 4,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.35x = 60,208,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,208,712.08/8,887.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.65

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