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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.59, 12,242.61 and 4,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.59, 12,242.61 and 4,892.67 is: 6,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.59 : 12,242.61 = 4,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.59/12,242.61 = 4,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.59x = 12,242.61 × 4,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.59x = 59,899,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899,050.67/8,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.78

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