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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.88, 12,242.26 and 4,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.88, 12,242.26 and 4,892.76 is: 6,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.88 : 12,242.26 = 4,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.88/12,242.26 = 4,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.88x = 12,242.26 × 4,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.88x = 59,898,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898,354.36/8,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,751.48

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