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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.09, 12,271.09 and 4,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.09, 12,271.09 and 4,913.23 is: 6,780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.09 : 12,271.09 = 4,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.09/12,271.09 = 4,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.09x = 12,271.09 × 4,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.09x = 60,290,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,687.52/8,892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.26

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