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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.26, 12,269.73 and 4,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.26, 12,269.73 and 4,912.06 is: 6,778.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.26 : 12,269.73 = 4,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.26/12,269.73 = 4,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.26x = 12,269.73 × 4,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.26x = 60,269,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,269,649.94/8,891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.53

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