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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.40, 12,271.44 and 4,913.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.40, 12,271.44 and 4,913.78 is: 6,780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.40 : 12,271.44 = 4,913.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.40/12,271.44 = 4,913.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.40x = 12,271.44 × 4,913.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.40x = 60,299,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299,156.44/8,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.98

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