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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.69, 12,272.06 and 4,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.69, 12,272.06 and 4,913.80 is: 6,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.69 : 12,272.06 = 4,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.69/12,272.06 = 4,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.69x = 12,272.06 × 4,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.69x = 60,302,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,302,448.43/8,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.13

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