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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.98, 12,267.51 and 4,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.98, 12,267.51 and 4,910.44 is: 6,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.98 : 12,267.51 = 4,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.98/12,267.51 = 4,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.98x = 12,267.51 × 4,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.98x = 60,238,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,871.80/8,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.80

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