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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.76, 12,265.12 and 4,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.76, 12,265.12 and 4,908.88 is: 6,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.76 : 12,265.12 = 4,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.76/12,265.12 = 4,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.76x = 12,265.12 × 4,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.76x = 60,208,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,208,002.27/8,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.26

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