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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.52, 12,265.91 and 4,909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.52, 12,265.91 and 4,909.55 is: 6,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.52 : 12,265.91 = 4,909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.52/12,265.91 = 4,909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.52x = 12,265.91 × 4,909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.52x = 60,220,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,220,012.56/8,888.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.03

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