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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.19, 12,271.37 and 4,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.19, 12,271.37 and 4,913.30 is: 6,780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.19 : 12,271.37 = 4,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.19/12,271.37 = 4,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.19x = 12,271.37 × 4,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.19x = 60,292,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,897.65/8,892.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.44

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