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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.66, 12,273.48 and 4,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.66, 12,273.48 and 4,914.82 is: 6,782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.66 : 12,273.48 = 4,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.66/12,273.48 = 4,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.66x = 12,273.48 × 4,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.66x = 60,321,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321,944.97/8,893.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.58

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