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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.01, 12,270.12 and 4,912.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.01, 12,270.12 and 4,912.19 is: 6,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.01 : 12,270.12 = 4,912.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.01/12,270.12 = 4,912.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.01x = 12,270.12 × 4,912.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.01x = 60,273,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273,160.76/8,891.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.11

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