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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.19, 12,268.60 and 4,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.19, 12,268.60 and 4,911.30 is: 6,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.19 : 12,268.60 = 4,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.19/12,268.60 = 4,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.19x = 12,268.60 × 4,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.19x = 60,254,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254,762.90/8,890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.67

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