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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.54, 12,241.86 and 4,891.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.54, 12,241.86 and 4,891.64 is: 6,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.54 : 12,241.86 = 4,891.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.54/12,241.86 = 4,891.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.54x = 12,241.86 × 4,891.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.54x = 59,882,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,882,772.05/8,871.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.99

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