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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.37, 12,265.15 and 4,908.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.37, 12,265.15 and 4,908.54 is: 6,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.37 : 12,265.15 = 4,908.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.37/12,265.15 = 4,908.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.37x = 12,265.15 × 4,908.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.37x = 60,203,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,203,967.11/8,887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.11

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