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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.98, 12,273.94 and 4,915.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.98, 12,273.94 and 4,915.34 is: 6,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.98 : 12,273.94 = 4,915.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.98/12,273.94 = 4,915.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.98x = 12,273.94 × 4,915.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.98x = 60,330,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330,588.24/8,893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.31

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