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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.10, 12,244.70 and 4,894.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.10, 12,244.70 and 4,894.31 is: 6,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.10 : 12,244.70 = 4,894.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.10/12,244.70 = 4,894.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.10x = 12,244.70 × 4,894.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.10x = 59,929,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,929,400.50/8,873.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.05

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