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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.63, 12,267.14 and 4,910.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.63, 12,267.14 and 4,910.55 is: 6,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.63 : 12,267.14 = 4,910.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.63/12,267.14 = 4,910.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.63x = 12,267.14 × 4,910.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.63x = 60,238,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,379.77/8,889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.25

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