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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894, 12,273.97 and 4,915.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894, 12,273.97 and 4,915.37 is: 6,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894 : 12,273.97 = 4,915.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894/12,273.97 = 4,915.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894x = 12,273.97 × 4,915.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894x = 60,331,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,331,079.34/8,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.35

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