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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.99, 12,265.10 and 4,909.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.99, 12,265.10 and 4,909.02 is: 6,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.99 : 12,265.10 = 4,909.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.99/12,265.10 = 4,909.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.99x = 12,265.10 × 4,909.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.99x = 60,209,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,209,621.20/8,887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.27

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