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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.97, 12,271.17 and 4,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.97, 12,271.17 and 4,913.34 is: 6,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.97 : 12,271.17 = 4,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.97/12,271.17 = 4,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.97x = 12,271.17 × 4,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.97x = 60,292,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,430.41/8,891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.55

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