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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.92, 12,241.04 and 4,891.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.92, 12,241.04 and 4,891.02 is: 6,749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.92 : 12,241.04 = 4,891.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.92/12,241.04 = 4,891.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.92x = 12,241.04 × 4,891.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.92x = 59,871,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,871,171.46/8,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.91

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