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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.72, 12,266.22 and 4,909.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.72, 12,266.22 and 4,909.88 is: 6,775.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.72 : 12,266.22 = 4,909.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.72/12,266.22 = 4,909.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.72x = 12,266.22 × 4,909.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.72x = 60,225,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225,668.25/8,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.52

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