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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.59, 12,241.33 and 4,891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.59, 12,241.33 and 4,891.74 is: 6,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.59 : 12,241.33 = 4,891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.59/12,241.33 = 4,891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.59x = 12,241.33 × 4,891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.59x = 59,881,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,881,403.61/8,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.55

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