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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.62, 12,271.94 and 4,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.62, 12,271.94 and 4,913.82 is: 6,781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.62 : 12,271.94 = 4,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.62/12,271.94 = 4,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.62x = 12,271.94 × 4,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.62x = 60,302,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,104.21/8,892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.14

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