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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.69, 12,273.13 and 4,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.69, 12,273.13 and 4,914.72 is: 6,782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.69 : 12,273.13 = 4,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.69/12,273.13 = 4,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.69x = 12,273.13 × 4,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.69x = 60,318,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,318,997.47/8,893.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.22

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