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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.44, 12,268.82 and 4,911.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.44, 12,268.82 and 4,911.57 is: 6,777.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.44 : 12,268.82 = 4,911.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.44/12,268.82 = 4,911.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.44x = 12,268.82 × 4,911.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.44x = 60,259,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,259,168.25/8,890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.97

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