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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.93, 12,243.33 and 4,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.93, 12,243.33 and 4,893.18 is: 6,752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.93 : 12,243.33 = 4,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.93/12,243.33 = 4,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.93x = 12,243.33 × 4,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.93x = 59,908,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,908,817.49/8,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,752.63

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