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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.89, 12,272.41 and 4,914.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.89, 12,272.41 and 4,914.07 is: 6,781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.89 : 12,272.41 = 4,914.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.89/12,272.41 = 4,914.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.89x = 12,272.41 × 4,914.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.89x = 60,307,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307,457.27/8,892.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.54

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