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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.82, 12,270.82 and 4,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.82, 12,270.82 and 4,912.90 is: 6,779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.82 : 12,270.82 = 4,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.82/12,270.82 = 4,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.82x = 12,270.82 × 4,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.82x = 60,285,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285,250.22/8,891.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.85

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