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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.34, 12,271.42 and 4,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.34, 12,271.42 and 4,913.46 is: 6,780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.34 : 12,271.42 = 4,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.34/12,271.42 = 4,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.34x = 12,271.42 × 4,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.34x = 60,295,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295,131.31/8,892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.57

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