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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.92, 12,270.52 and 4,912.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.92, 12,270.52 and 4,912.95 is: 6,779.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.92 : 12,270.52 = 4,912.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.92/12,270.52 = 4,912.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.92x = 12,270.52 × 4,912.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.92x = 60,284,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,284,451.23/8,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.69

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