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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.48, 12,264.77 and 4,908.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.48, 12,264.77 and 4,908.62 is: 6,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.48 : 12,264.77 = 4,908.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.48/12,264.77 = 4,908.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.48x = 12,264.77 × 4,908.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.48x = 60,203,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,203,095.32/8,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,773.92

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