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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.26, 12,273.96 and 4,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.26, 12,273.96 and 4,915.27 is: 6,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.26 : 12,273.96 = 4,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.26/12,273.96 = 4,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.26x = 12,273.96 × 4,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.26x = 60,329,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,329,827.37/8,894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,783.01

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