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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.98, 12,270.29 and 4,913.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.98, 12,270.29 and 4,913.16 is: 6,779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.98 : 12,270.29 = 4,913.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.98/12,270.29 = 4,913.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.98x = 12,270.29 × 4,913.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.98x = 60,285,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285,827.44/8,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.80

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