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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.93, 12,272.06 and 4,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.93, 12,272.06 and 4,914 is: 6,781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.93 : 12,272.06 = 4,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.93/12,272.06 = 4,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.93x = 12,272.06 × 4,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.93x = 60,304,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,304,902.84/8,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.22

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