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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.13, 12,271.39 and 4,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.13, 12,271.39 and 4,913.50 is: 6,780.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.13 : 12,271.39 = 4,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.13/12,271.39 = 4,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.13x = 12,271.39 × 4,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.13x = 60,295,430.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295,430.65/8,892.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.76

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