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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,900.80, 12,282.70 and 4,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,900.80, 12,282.70 and 4,867.52 is: 6,716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,900.80 : 12,282.70 = 4,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,900.80/12,282.70 = 4,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,900.80x = 12,282.70 × 4,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,900.80x = 59,786,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,786,287.90/8,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.96

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