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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.94, 12,241.20 and 4,891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.94, 12,241.20 and 4,891.80 is: 6,750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.94 : 12,241.20 = 4,891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.94/12,241.20 = 4,891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.94x = 12,241.20 × 4,891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.94x = 59,881,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,881,502.16/8,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750.30

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