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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.44, 12,271.26 and 4,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.44, 12,271.26 and 4,913.48 is: 6,780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.44 : 12,271.26 = 4,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.44/12,271.26 = 4,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.44x = 12,271.26 × 4,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.44x = 60,294,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,294,590.58/8,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.43

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