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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.98, 12,266.10 and 4,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.98, 12,266.10 and 4,909.44 is: 6,775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.98 : 12,266.10 = 4,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.98/12,266.10 = 4,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.98x = 12,266.10 × 4,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.98x = 60,219,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219,681.98/8,887.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.41

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