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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.34, 12,270.05 and 4,912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.34, 12,270.05 and 4,912.46 is: 6,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.34 : 12,270.05 = 4,912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.34/12,270.05 = 4,912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.34x = 12,270.05 × 4,912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.34x = 60,276,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,276,129.82/8,891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.20

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