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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.61, 12,273.07 and 4,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.61, 12,273.07 and 4,914.80 is: 6,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.61 : 12,273.07 = 4,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.61/12,273.07 = 4,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.61x = 12,273.07 × 4,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.61x = 60,319,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,319,610.78/8,893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.35

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