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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.64, 12,268.16 and 4,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.64, 12,268.16 and 4,910.72 is: 6,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.64 : 12,268.16 = 4,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.64/12,268.16 = 4,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.64x = 12,268.16 × 4,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.64x = 60,245,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,245,498.68/8,889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.05

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