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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.87, 12,268.16 and 4,911.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.87, 12,268.16 and 4,911.33 is: 6,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.87 : 12,268.16 = 4,911.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.87/12,268.16 = 4,911.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.87x = 12,268.16 × 4,911.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.87x = 60,252,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,252,957.70/8,889.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.71

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