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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.30, 12,271.62 and 4,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.30, 12,271.62 and 4,913.66 is: 6,780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.30 : 12,271.62 = 4,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.30/12,271.62 = 4,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.30x = 12,271.62 × 4,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.30x = 60,298,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298,568.33/8,892.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.99

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