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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.37, 12,264.59 and 4,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.37, 12,264.59 and 4,908.50 is: 6,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.37 : 12,264.59 = 4,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.37/12,264.59 = 4,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.37x = 12,264.59 × 4,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.37x = 60,200,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,200,723.15/8,887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.74

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