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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.93, 12,241.81 and 4,892.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.93, 12,241.81 and 4,892.21 is: 6,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.93 : 12,241.81 = 4,892.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.93/12,241.81 = 4,892.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.93x = 12,241.81 × 4,892.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.93x = 59,889,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889,505.30/8,870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.21

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