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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.81, 12,240.06 and 4,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.81, 12,240.06 and 4,891 is: 6,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.81 : 12,240.06 = 4,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.81/12,240.06 = 4,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.81x = 12,240.06 × 4,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.81x = 59,866,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,866,133.46/8,869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.43

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