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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.74, 12,268.86 and 4,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.74, 12,268.86 and 4,912.02 is: 6,778.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.74 : 12,268.86 = 4,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.74/12,268.86 = 4,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.74x = 12,268.86 × 4,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.74x = 60,264,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,264,885.70/8,890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.39

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