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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.82, 12,242.04 and 4,892.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.82, 12,242.04 and 4,892.07 is: 6,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.82 : 12,242.04 = 4,892.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.82/12,242.04 = 4,892.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.82x = 12,242.04 × 4,892.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.82x = 59,888,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888,916.62/8,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.23

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