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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.46, 12,269.52 and 4,911.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.46, 12,269.52 and 4,911.66 is: 6,777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.46 : 12,269.52 = 4,911.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.46/12,269.52 = 4,911.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.46x = 12,269.52 × 4,911.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.46x = 60,263,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,263,710.60/8,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,777.71

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