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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.26, 12,271.02 and 4,913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.26, 12,271.02 and 4,913.14 is: 6,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.26 : 12,271.02 = 4,913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.26/12,271.02 = 4,913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.26x = 12,271.02 × 4,913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.26x = 60,289,239.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,239.20/8,892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.97

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