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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.88, 12,265.34 and 4,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.88, 12,265.34 and 4,908.98 is: 6,774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.88 : 12,265.34 = 4,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.88/12,265.34 = 4,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.88x = 12,265.34 × 4,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.88x = 60,210,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,210,308.75/8,887.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.43

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