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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.71, 12,269.24 and 4,912.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.71, 12,269.24 and 4,912.99 is: 6,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.71 : 12,269.24 = 4,912.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.71/12,269.24 = 4,912.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.71x = 12,269.24 × 4,912.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.71x = 60,278,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,278,616.61/8,891.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.19

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