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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.79, 12,267.57 and 4,910.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.79, 12,267.57 and 4,910.81 is: 6,776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.79 : 12,267.57 = 4,910.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.79/12,267.57 = 4,910.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.79x = 12,267.57 × 4,910.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.79x = 60,243,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,243,705.43/8,889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,776.73

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