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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.96, 12,271.16 and 4,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.96, 12,271.16 and 4,913.33 is: 6,780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.96 : 12,271.16 = 4,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.96/12,271.16 = 4,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.96x = 12,271.16 × 4,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.96x = 60,292,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,258.56/8,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.54

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