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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.63, 12,273.45 and 4,914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.63, 12,273.45 and 4,914.99 is: 6,782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.63 : 12,273.45 = 4,914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.63/12,273.45 = 4,914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.63x = 12,273.45 × 4,914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.63x = 60,323,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,323,884.02/8,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.82

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