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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.86, 12,266.13 and 4,909.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.86, 12,266.13 and 4,909.87 is: 6,775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.86 : 12,266.13 = 4,909.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.86/12,266.13 = 4,909.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.86x = 12,266.13 × 4,909.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.86x = 60,225,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,225,103.70/8,888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.35

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