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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.07, 12,244.59 and 4,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.07, 12,244.59 and 4,893.91 is: 6,753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.07 : 12,244.59 = 4,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.07/12,244.59 = 4,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.07x = 12,244.59 × 4,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.07x = 59,923,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923,921.45/8,873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.46

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