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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.70, 12,295.05 and 4,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.70, 12,295.05 and 4,876.62 is: 6,729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.70 : 12,295.05 = 4,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.70/12,295.05 = 4,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.70x = 12,295.05 × 4,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.70x = 59,958,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,958,286.73/8,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.55

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