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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.40, 12,271.44 and 4,913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.40, 12,271.44 and 4,913.77 is: 6,780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.40 : 12,271.44 = 4,913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.40/12,271.44 = 4,913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.40x = 12,271.44 × 4,913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.40x = 60,299,033.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299,033.73/8,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.96

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