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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.78, 12,270.83 and 4,913.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.78, 12,270.83 and 4,913.06 is: 6,780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.78 : 12,270.83 = 4,913.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.78/12,270.83 = 4,913.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.78x = 12,270.83 × 4,913.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.78x = 60,287,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287,238.12/8,891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.11

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