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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.30, 12,270.24 and 4,912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.30, 12,270.24 and 4,912.66 is: 6,779.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.30 : 12,270.24 = 4,912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.30/12,270.24 = 4,912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.30x = 12,270.24 × 4,912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.30x = 60,279,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279,492.68/8,891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.61

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