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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.45, 12,271.70 and 4,913.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.45, 12,271.70 and 4,913.55 is: 6,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.45 : 12,271.70 = 4,913.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.45/12,271.70 = 4,913.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.45x = 12,271.70 × 4,913.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.45x = 60,297,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,297,623.82/8,892.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.77

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