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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.89, 12,267.36 and 4,910.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.89, 12,267.36 and 4,910.99 is: 6,776.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.89 : 12,267.36 = 4,910.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.89/12,267.36 = 4,910.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.89x = 12,267.36 × 4,910.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.89x = 60,244,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,244,820.95/8,889.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.78

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