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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.86, 12,271.52 and 4,913.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.86, 12,271.52 and 4,913.93 is: 6,780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.86 : 12,271.52 = 4,913.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.86/12,271.52 = 4,913.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.86x = 12,271.52 × 4,913.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.86x = 60,301,433.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301,433.24/8,892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.89

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