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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.29, 12,270.76 and 4,913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.29, 12,270.76 and 4,913.37 is: 6,780.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.29 : 12,270.76 = 4,913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.29/12,270.76 = 4,913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.29x = 12,270.76 × 4,913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.29x = 60,290,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290,771.78/8,892.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.12

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