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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.18, 12,271.14 and 4,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.18, 12,271.14 and 4,913.46 is: 6,780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.18 : 12,271.14 = 4,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.18/12,271.14 = 4,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.18x = 12,271.14 × 4,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.18x = 60,293,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,755.54/8,892.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.54

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