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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.37, 12,269.46 and 4,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.37, 12,269.46 and 4,912.44 is: 6,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.37 : 12,269.46 = 4,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.37/12,269.46 = 4,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.37x = 12,269.46 × 4,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.37x = 60,272,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,272,986.08/8,891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.82

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