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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.37, 12,270.89 and 4,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.37, 12,270.89 and 4,913.26 is: 6,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.37 : 12,270.89 = 4,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.37/12,270.89 = 4,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.37x = 12,270.89 × 4,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.37x = 60,290,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,054.61/8,891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.74

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