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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.02, 12,266.76 and 4,910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.02, 12,266.76 and 4,910.14 is: 6,775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.02 : 12,266.76 = 4,910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.02/12,266.76 = 4,910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.02x = 12,266.76 × 4,910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.02x = 60,231,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231,508.95/8,889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,775.94

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