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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.17, 12,270.95 and 4,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.17, 12,270.95 and 4,913.20 is: 6,780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.17 : 12,270.95 = 4,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.17/12,270.95 = 4,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.17x = 12,270.95 × 4,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.17x = 60,289,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,631.54/8,892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.08

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