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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.64, 12,272.58 and 4,914.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.64, 12,272.58 and 4,914.53 is: 6,782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.64 : 12,272.58 = 4,914.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.64/12,272.58 = 4,914.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.64x = 12,272.58 × 4,914.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.64x = 60,313,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,313,962.59/8,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.46

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