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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.73, 12,270.83 and 4,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.73, 12,270.83 and 4,913.10 is: 6,780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.73 : 12,270.83 = 4,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.73/12,270.83 = 4,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.73x = 12,270.83 × 4,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.73x = 60,287,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287,728.95/8,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.21

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