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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.85, 12,272.99 and 4,914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.85, 12,272.99 and 4,914.23 is: 6,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.85 : 12,272.99 = 4,914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.85/12,272.99 = 4,914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.85x = 12,272.99 × 4,914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.85x = 60,312,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,312,295.65/8,892.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.11

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