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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.72, 12,270.58 and 4,912.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.72, 12,270.58 and 4,912.86 is: 6,779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.72 : 12,270.58 = 4,912.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.72/12,270.58 = 4,912.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.72x = 12,270.58 × 4,912.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.72x = 60,283,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,283,641.66/8,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.75

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