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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,894.41, 12,273.22 and 4,914.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,894.41, 12,273.22 and 4,914.98 is: 6,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,894.41 : 12,273.22 = 4,914.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,894.41/12,273.22 = 4,914.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,894.41x = 12,273.22 × 4,914.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,894.41x = 60,322,630.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,322,630.84/8,894.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.08

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