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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.49, 12,241.04 and 4,891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.49, 12,241.04 and 4,891.53 is: 6,750.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.49 : 12,241.04 = 4,891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.49/12,241.04 = 4,891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.49x = 12,241.04 × 4,891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.49x = 59,877,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,877,389.93/8,870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.18

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