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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.68, 12,280.48 and 4,920.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.68, 12,280.48 and 4,920.25 is: 6,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.68 : 12,280.48 = 4,920.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.68/12,280.48 = 4,920.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.68x = 12,280.48 × 4,920.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.68x = 60,423,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423,031.72/8,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.35

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