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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.66, 12,271.87 and 4,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.66, 12,271.87 and 4,913.80 is: 6,781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.66 : 12,271.87 = 4,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.66/12,271.87 = 4,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.66x = 12,271.87 × 4,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.66x = 60,301,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301,514.81/8,892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.04

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