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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.67, 12,266.37 and 4,909.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.67, 12,266.37 and 4,909.79 is: 6,775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.67 : 12,266.37 = 4,909.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.67/12,266.37 = 4,909.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.67x = 12,266.37 × 4,909.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.67x = 60,225,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225,239.43/8,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.51

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