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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.97, 12,272.21 and 4,914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.97, 12,272.21 and 4,914.08 is: 6,781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.97 : 12,272.21 = 4,914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.97/12,272.21 = 4,914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.97x = 12,272.21 × 4,914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.97x = 60,306,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,306,597.15/8,892.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.38

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