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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.41, 12,272.73 and 4,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.41, 12,272.73 and 4,914.44 is: 6,781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.41 : 12,272.73 = 4,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.41/12,272.73 = 4,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.41x = 12,272.73 × 4,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.41x = 60,313,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,313,533.86/8,893.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,781.83

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