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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.08, 12,266.84 and 4,910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.08, 12,266.84 and 4,910.29 is: 6,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.08 : 12,266.84 = 4,910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.08/12,266.84 = 4,910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.08x = 12,266.84 × 4,910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.08x = 60,233,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,233,723.39/8,889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.15

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