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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.27, 12,245.14 and 4,894.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.27, 12,245.14 and 4,894.45 is: 6,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.27 : 12,245.14 = 4,894.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.27/12,245.14 = 4,894.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.27x = 12,245.14 × 4,894.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.27x = 59,933,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,933,164.25/8,873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.35

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