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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.61, 12,245.64 and 4,894.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.61, 12,245.64 and 4,894.83 is: 6,754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.61 : 12,245.64 = 4,894.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.61/12,245.64 = 4,894.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.61x = 12,245.64 × 4,894.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.61x = 59,940,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940,326.04/8,873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.90

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