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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.68, 12,265.96 and 4,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.68, 12,265.96 and 4,910.08 is: 6,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.68 : 12,265.96 = 4,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.68/12,265.96 = 4,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.68x = 12,265.96 × 4,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.68x = 60,226,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,226,844.88/8,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.68

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