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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.87, 12,272.30 and 4,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.87, 12,272.30 and 4,913.98 is: 6,781.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.87 : 12,272.30 = 4,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.87/12,272.30 = 4,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.87x = 12,272.30 × 4,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.87x = 60,305,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,305,799.93/8,892.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.37

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