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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.33, 12,243.91 and 4,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.33, 12,243.91 and 4,893.59 is: 6,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.33 : 12,243.91 = 4,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.33/12,243.91 = 4,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.33x = 12,243.91 × 4,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.33x = 59,916,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,916,675.54/8,872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.21

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